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Johnson County nonprofit gifts foster kids care packages to help difficult transitions
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (46+ words) Johnson County nonprofit Care Package Inbound needs volunteers to help assemble 500 care packages for foster children in Kansas and Missouri. Johnson County nonprofit Care Package Inbound needs volunteers to help assemble 500 care packages for foster children in Kansas and Missouri....
Convoy of Hope opens new distribution center near Atlanta
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (282+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " Springfield's Convoy of Hope will open a second regional distribution near Atlanta. The new 125,000 square foot center will allow the organization to reach areas impacted by disasters in the Southeast. This is the second regional distribution center, with…...
CARES Coalition hosts back-to-school event in North Little Rock
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (165+ words) NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " On Saturday, the Community Awareness and Resources for Engagement and Services (CARES) Youth Coalition hosted a "Family Fun Day" at the Sherman Park Community Center, providing free school supplies and resources to local families as the…...
Minden native hosts second annual back-to-school giveaway
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (265+ words) MINDEN, La. (KTAL/KMSS) " In preparation for back to school, a Minden native is hosting an event that will include giveaways and fun activities for kids. Michael Anthony'is the second "Michael Anthony & Friends" back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Elegance…...
Baton Rouge group to give out free shoes to kids in anti-bullying effort
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Families in the Baton Rouge area are getting ready for school. To help, #iNeedTheeChurch is hosting a back-to-school bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. The event will take place at the church on 6180 Winbourne Avenue…...
Nonprofit in need of backpacks to meet back-to-school demand for foster children
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (70+ words) It's typical for Hope's Closet to be busy this time of year with school starting soon and new placements in the foster care system. The biggest need this time of year is backpacks. It's typical for Hope's Closet to be…...
Fort Worth Free Back-to-School Events: Supplies, Haircuts, And More
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) Fort Worth community centers are offering free back-to-school events throughout August, featuring school supplies, haircuts, and carnival games. The citywide initiative kicks off Friday, August 1, at Como Community Center with a College Dorm Giveaway. The events aim to help families…...
Salvation Army, Walmart team up for Baton Rouge school drive
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (260+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " The Salvation Army has partnered with Walmart for a national school supply drive in Baton Rouge, aiming to support families during the back-to-school season. The initiative is part of the Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope…...
These OKC-area churches are giving away school supplies for the new year: What to know
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) Pencils, crayons and scissors: Several houses of worship are offering free school supplies and services aimed at helping students prepare for school. Several houses of worship are offering free school supplies and services aimed at helping children and families prepare…...
Back to school supplies: Union Rescue Mission
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) Youngsters return to the classroom in the Los Angeles Unified School District on Aug. 11, 2025. Huntington Meats at The Original Farmers Market in the Fairfax District has organized the Union Rescue Mission Back to School Supply Drive to help youngsters in…...