Spreading Back-to-School Joy to 129 Families

Pay Away the Layaway recently surprised 129 families at Citi Trends stores in Athens, GA; Pittsburgh, PA; Fort Myers, FL; and Batesville, MS.

One grateful recipient shared, “I want to express my deep gratitude for your generosity in paying my layaway at Citi Trends in Fort Myers, FL. I am currently facing financial difficulties, and this unexpected blessing truly made my day. Thank you for your kindness; I pray that God continues to bless you. The world is a better place with people like you making a difference.” Other grateful recipients shared videos expressing their gratitude.

These surprise layaway payoffs were made possible by the generosity of Pay Away supporters, and a donation from CAA Sports Coaching. Thanks to this support, Pay Away was able to help children feel confident, prepared, and empowered with the clothing and supplies they needed for a successful start to their school year.

For over 10 years, Pay Away’s mission has been to inspire hope and spread kindness by surprising families across the country with layaway payoffs. As we approach the holiday season, our goal is to impact even more children and families. 

Help us spread more joy this year at payaway.org/give.