Community Backpack Event
Supply Drive: July 6 – July 31
Community Backpack Event: Saturday August 8
Sponsorships are available!
Golf registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, a light breakfast, lunch, games, silent auction and more!
7:30am - Check in begins
8:30am - Ball toss and announcements
9:00 am - Shotgun start
The CAER Classic is our largest fundraising event of the year. The needs of our community continue to grow. You can help ensure we can continue to keep good food available for families.
Start the School Year off Right!
A community wide backpack event will be held on Saturday August 8, 2026.
Some of the most-needed school supplies include:
CAER, The Family Resource Center, The Boys & Girls Club of Elk River, and The Salvation Army of Sherburne County are coming together to help set students up for success this school year.
Families can access free backpacks and school supplies, haircuts, shoes, fresh produce, and fun activities for kids.
Pre-registration is required to receive a backpack.
Backpacks available for students who are Sherburne County residents and/or students attending ISD 728.
Questions? Reach out to the Family Resource Center at 763-595-1420
Help local students start the school year strong! We’re collecting new school supplies for our Back-to-School Community Event on August 8. Donations can be dropped off at CAER during regular donation hours. We’re also looking for volunteers to help make the day a success. If you’d like to get involved, sign up through the SignUpGenius link below, and be part of supporting local families.
- Crayola crayons (24 count)
- Crayola wide-tip markers (10 count)
- Ticonderoga pencils
- Pens: blue, black, or red ink
- Glue sticks and glue bottles
- Dry-erase markers and highlighters
- Scissors
- Crayola or Prang watercolor paints
- Spiral notebooks (wide and college)
