Bridges to Community will be collecting new children’s backpacks and $25 Target gift cards (for school supplies). The backpacks and gift cards will be given to the children of low-income families in the Alta Housing community. New backpacks will be collected this June 29/30, July 13/14 and July 20/21 or take them to the parish office at St. Nicholas during the week. Place the gift cards in an envelope marked “Bridges to Community” and either: (1) Include the envelope with the backpack at Mass, (2) Put the envelope in the collection basket at Mass, or (3) Drop off the envelope at the parish office.