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johns hopkins adopt-a-student uniform drive

Many items are needed to prepare students for the upcoming school year. In addition to requests for backpacks and other school supplies, many Baltimore City schools require uniforms.  Low income families often cannot meet the financial challenge of mandatory school uniforms. 

In partnership with City Schools, the Office of Work, Life and Engagement has worked with a uniform vendor to establish a cost of $40 for two uniforms per student.  By donating $40, you can provide two uniforms for an elementary, middle, or high school student and help him or her start the school year prepared.

The Adopt-a-Student Uniform Drive was established in 2011 to assist families in purchasing the required uniforms. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Johns Hopkins community, 120 students received two new uniforms a piece. We hope to surpass this number and assist even more children for in the 2012-2013 school year.

young girl holding new uniform

(2011 Uniform Drive recipient; photo courtesy of Homewood Photography)

How to 'Adopt' a Student

To adopt a student, please complete the sign up form, and then mail a check or money order payable to “JHU Uniform Drive” for each student you would like to adopt. 

Send checks or money orders to:

JHU Uniform Drive
Office of Work, Life and Engagement
1101 East 33rd Street, Suite C-100
Baltimore, MD 21218

The Office of Work, Life and Engagement will purchase the uniforms and, in partnership with Baltimore City Schools, deliver the uniforms to the families before the start of the school year.

Students Who Need Uniforms

Below is a sampling of the children in need of assistance.

Student NameGradeAbout the Student
Alysha7Gets along well with her classmates
Anaya2Received an award for making the honor roll 
Angel B.7Received the "Principal's Roll" award 
Angel S.1Recognized for outstanding performance in academics and made the honor roll all year 
Aniya1Made honor roll all four quarters 
Annie6Very friendly and likes to meet new people
Dairrah5Loves to read and spell
Darius5Very talented in the arts, received an award for his art work which has been displayed in a museum
David2Received the TREE award for showing excellent effort in school and is a top reader for the 100 book challenge
Daybreonah2Favorite color is blue and loves playing with dolls
Dayesha4Enjoys "girl time" with her two older sisters
DayionPre-KLoves playing and is excited to start school in the fall
Dayonna6Excited to start middle school
Dominick8Loves going to school and has lots of friends
Elijah3Loves arts and crafts
Eriya2Known for being a very energetic and spunky student
Fantasia2Loves to draw pictures for her mother
Fernando4Loves to go to school
Gregory3Excellent honor roll student who has received certificates for math, science, computer science and attendance
Imani3Works hard in school and consequently received an award for her progress in reading
Jabari1Loves going to school each day
Jabriya7Loves to sing; received the "Most Improved Student of the Year" award
JaydaKReceived an award for being the "Teacher's Helper"
Jermaine4Received a "Perfect Attendance" award and has improved his grades in math
Jordan F.4Received a "Perfect Attendance" award and has improved his grades in writing and English
Jordan S.KLoves nature, animals, and creating things in science
Julius3Loves to build a strong relationship with his teachers
Justus2Very kind child who loves to learn about new technology
Kamya3Excellent reader
Katara5Above grade level in math and reading
Keon2Loves to be an overachiever, making the honor roll each quarter and receiving certificates for perfect attendance and for achievement in computer and math 
Khyha1Very athletic and loves gymnastics
Labron3Received an award for demonstrating leadership
Lashea1Has progressed in reading
Malcolm4Loves math class
Malik4Recognized by his teachers for being a good listener 
Marcus6Likes to help people and wants a job that helps others when he gets older
Markia5Loves to act and model 
Melvin5Continues to make great strides in reading
Michael2Loves watching and playing baseball
Mikayla6Enjoys playing with her older brother and sister
MontrelKLikes playing with his older brother and is excited for Grade K
Mya7Loves to make others laugh
Nadayshia8Active in her community and is a member of "Praise & Dance Ministry" at her church and the Usher Board
Nea3Likes to sing and dance
Shameria2Motivated, loves going to school
Shaniya5Loves going to school and plans to finish her last year with a bang! 
Shytearra5Outside of school she is involved in activities at her church along with her sister
Takira1Was on the "Principal's Roll" and had perfect attendance
Tiasha10A high achiever consistently showing academic promise 
Timara7Received the "Principal's Award this year and loves to run track
Troy11Looking forward to achieving more of his academic goals this school year
Tymon4Very creative
Ty'Nasia2Loves to learn new things
William-Robert5Made the honor roll and received the TREE award for showing excellent effort in school
Zion2Likes playing football
ZyaraKHas shown academic promise at a young age  


The Johns Hopkins University "Adopt-a-Student" Uniform Drive is designed to assist students who have been referred to us by Baltimore City Schools. If you are in need of assistance to purchase a uniform, please contact the City Schools Office of Partnerships, Communications and Community Engagement at 410-545-1870.