Caitlin Clark Foundation Helps Indianapolis Students Start the School Year Strong
Back-to-School Backpacks initiative provides Indianapolis students with essential school supplies, books, and support through community partnerships focused on student success.
July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026 —The Caitlin Clark Foundation partnered with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), Eli Lilly and Company, and Scholastic to host a Back-to-School event at Anna Brochhausen School 88, providing local students with backpacks, school supplies, books, and resources ahead of the upcoming school year.
The event brought together students, families, school leaders, community partners, and Foundation representatives to celebrate the importance of education and investing in the next generation.
Providing Students With Tools to Learn and Grow
As part of the event, students received backpacks filled with school supplies to help prepare for their return to the classroom. Students also had the opportunity to select free books donated by Scholastic through Impact Reading, encouraging a continued love of reading and learning throughout the school year.
Throughout the event, students and parents heard from school leaders, community partners, and Foundation representatives about the importance of education and the role communities play in helping young people succeed.
The Back-to-School Backpacks initiative reflects the Caitlin Clark Foundation’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people to grow, compete, and thrive.
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I know how powerful it can be to feel prepared and encouraged. By providing backpacks, supplies, and books, we hope students begin this school year with confidence and the freedom to focus on learning and growing into the person they were meant to be.
CAITLIN CLARK
Continuing the Commitment to Youth
Through programs like Back-to-School Backpacks, the Foundation continues to invest in young people by providing resources, creating opportunities, and helping students build a foundation for success.
Every backpack represents more than preparation for the first day of school. It represents encouragement, possibility, and a community committed to helping students pursue their goals.
About the Caitlin Clark Foundation
Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation exists to open doors for kids to learn, grow, and thrive through education, nutrition, and sports.
