History of Marjorie's Hope

Marjorie’s Hope has been assisting students in need for more than two decades. In the early years, donations mainly consisted of crayons, glue sticks, pencils, and other school supplies. In 2008, the organization began donating backpacks filled with supplies. Year after year, the number of backpacks increased thanks to volunteers and partnerships with organizations like Target Superstore.

In 2012, the first Bunco for Backpacks fundraising event was held, raising $1,200 and providing 169 backpacks. The event quickly grew in popularity and moved to Seven Springs Golf and Country Club in 2013, raising nearly $8,000 and donating 446 backpacks. With support from companies like 3M Corporation and Prismacolor, the following years were even more successful. In 2023, the organization surpassed its goal by donating more than 5,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to Pasco County Schools.

Over the years, Marjorie’s Hope has expanded its programs and initiatives. In 2015, the organization obtained nonprofit status and continued to grow its impact—opening the Kids Closet, establishing the Marjorie’s Hope Scholarship (funded by the Kathy Steiniger Memorial Family Foundation), and launching the Pasco County School Employee Boutique. In 2021, it adopted the Cinderella Project, adding tuxes, suits, ties, and shoes so that no student would be left out.

To generate revenue for its programs, Marjorie’s Hope organizes events such as Bunco for Backpacks, Bingo Night, Cosmic Bowling, and Celebrity Waiters. The continued dedication of its volunteers—and the impact they create—is truly inspiring as they work to support students in need across our community.