What is Fast Track?

Fast Track is a countywide school readiness program which provides backpacks, school supplies and other items to help low-income students be prepared for the first day of school. In 2025, the school year started off right for 1,978 students at six-area school events in Johnson County. More than 200 volunteers from the Johnson County community participated in helping with collection and distribution of supplies.

Thank you to all the donors, sponsors and volunteers who were instrumental in making the 2025 Fast Track program a success. None of this would have been possible without you!

Why should I help?

Prepares students and parents for the school year. 

98% of parents who completed a Fast Track Survey said their child was more prepared for school with the help of Fast Track.

Reduces Stress:

99% of parents said Fast track reduces the stress for returning to school

Helps parents get the resources they need to be a successful parent:

100% of parents who completed a Fast Track Survey indicated Fast Track provided them with valuable information from partnering agencies.

How can you help?

Monetary Donations

$50 equips one child with the supplies needed to start school prepared on the first day.

$250 equips five children with needed supplies.

To donate to the Fast Track program, please click on the donate button at the top of this page or mail your contribution to:

United Way of Johnson County
P. O. Box 153
Franklin, IN 46131

Make checks payable to United Way of Johnson County and enter Fast Track in the memo line.

Help us Stuff the Bus!

United Way of Johnson County's “Stuff the Bus” event occurs every July at all three Wal-Marts locations across Johnson County. Our volunteers interact with customers to educate them on the Fast Track program and encourage school supply donations.

Collect Supplies

The number of Johnson County children in need of assistance continues to rise. As an organization or business, you can collect school supplies to help the Fast Track program. United Way will provide you with an informational board and basket. Information about signing up for 2026 collections is coming in May.