Free Back-to-School Fair Prepares Families
for New School Year
The annual Back-to-School Fair sponsored by the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency offers parents the opportunity to network with local agencies and to learn about services available to themselves and to their children.
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Getting Ready for a New School Year
Back-To-School Fair Helps Hundreds of Families
The Fair is open to active Project Self-Sufficiency participants who are currently striving towards economic self-sufficiency and family stability, and who are in on-going contact with their Case Manager.
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Active agency participants who attend the information sessions at the Back-to-School Fair, and who take advantage of the networking opportunities provided there, are eligible to receive free haircuts and school supplies for their children. Project Self-Sufficiency relies on local businesses and individuals for the donation of new school supplies.
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Free Haircuts for Kids
Stylists volunteer their time to make sure kids look great for their first day of school!
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Activities for Kids
First responders teach kids important safety tips.
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Help for Parents
Healthcare and social service agencies help parents prepare for a successful school year.
Send a Child Back to School Equipped to Excel!
Sponsor a Back Pack!
$25 will purchase and fill a small back pack for an elementary school student.
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$50 will purchase and fill a larger back pack for a student in middle school or high school.
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By donating in any multiple of this amount, you will know exactly how many low-income children you have helped to start the school year feeling confident, prepared and cared for!
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All items will be distributed to local families at Project Self-Sufficiency's annual Back-to-School Fair, along with backpacks stuffed with essential school supplies.
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Thank you!
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