Summer is almost over, and kids will be heading back to school next month. Local foundations and charities want to make sure that everyone has what they need to start the school year off on the right foot, and plenty of supply drives and back-to-school events are planned for the coming weeks. Take a look at what’s going on near you.
The HEARTS Foundation will have their annual Back-to-School supply drive on Saturday, July 25, in Chadbourn. All children must be present in the vehicle in order to receive backpacks.
The address for the giveaway is 116 Miller Street in Chadbourn.
Allen and Jenni Strickland and Pam Byrd will be holding a free back to school community event on Aug. 8 at the Todd House Event Center from 2-6 p.m. There will be water slides, games, entertainment, and food for children and their families.
For more information or to help out, call Pam Byrd at 910.625.7974. The center is located at 102 Live Oak Street in Tabor City.
The Columbus County System of Care Community Collaborative will be partnering with Southeastern Community College to host the Back-to-School community event on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the SCC campus. The free event is designed to support children, youth, and families by connecting with them with valuable resources, educational information, school supplies, health resources, and fun family-friendly activities as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
They are currently seeking community agencies, nonprofits, healthcare providers, educational organizations, faith-based organizations, and other community partners to participate as vendors. There is no cost to set up.
Those interested can email Holly.Niebauer@trilliumnc.org by Friday, July 25. For other information, call Erin Warlick at 910.617.6149 or send an email to ebosley@avantagebeh.com.
The Columbus County Health Department will be hosting a back-to-school, drive-thru vaccine clinic to help families get ready for the upcoming school year. The clinic will be held on Aug. 18 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the department.
Children entering kindergarten, seventh, and twelfth grade can get their school required vaccinations at the drive thru. Parents and legal guardians must be present and bring the child’s vaccination record (if available) and their insurance card.
Free school supplies will also be handed out. The CCHD is located at 604 North Madison Street in Whiteville.
