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As the school year approaches, various organizations in central Alabama are hosting back-to-school supply giveaways. The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization will lead the charge with its 30th annual Back-to-School Rally featuring bands, vendors, and free supplies. Other events at locations like the Lane Harper Power of Life Foundation and Rhema Christian Center will also provide backpacks and essential resources for students and families in need, fostering community support and involvement.
Birmingham – As students prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, a wave of back-to-school supply giveaways is sweeping across central Alabama. Numerous organizations are stepping in to assist families in need, providing essential supplies and promoting community spirit.
The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization is set to host its 30th annual Back-to-School Rally on Saturday, July 19. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event will take place at More Than Conquers Faith Church, located at 1327 Dennison Avenue SW in Birmingham. The rally will showcase performances from school bands representing A.H. Parker, G.W. Carver, Huffman, Jackson Olin, Ramsay, Wenonah, and Woodlawn high schools. In addition to musical entertainment, attendees can enjoy various vendors, speeches from state and city leaders, a live DJ, free food, inflatables, and giveaways including book bags and other school supplies.
On the same day, the Lane Harper Power of Life Foundation will be conducting a backpack giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3020 Hawkins Lane in Fultondale. Participants are encouraged to enter from Central Avenue and will be treated to music, food, and additional giveaways.
Further supporting the community, the Rhema Christian Center will host a back-to-school giveaway at Cleburne County High School on July 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will provide free backpacks and school supplies for students, as well as supplies for teachers, free haircuts for children aged 5-17, games, bouncy houses, and food trucks.
Additionally, the Alpha Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will hold a back-to-school giveaway on July 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bessemer Recreation Center, located at 100 14th Street. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Looking ahead, Little Hands Serving Hearts will organize a distribution day for its backpack giveaway on July 26 from 11 a.m. to noon at the MLK Recreation Center pavilion. Another important upcoming event is the “Back 2 School Bash”, hosted by the Woodlawn Alumni Association on August 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodlawn High School, located at 5620 1st Avenue North. This bash will offer free backpacks and school supplies for grades K-12, haircuts, testing and medical exams, resource stations, games, music, and food.
On the same day, Jalon Moore will host his fifth annual “Block Party” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ballin Fast Gym, located at 4412 9th Avenue in Birmingham. This community event will feature free backpacks and school supplies, haircuts, personal growth educators, free food, a DJ booth, and bouncy houses, all at no charge to participants.
These events are designed to alleviate the financial burden that can accompany back-to-school shopping for families. The community is encouraged to support these initiatives by donating, volunteering, and participating in the events.
For families looking for assistance, interactive lists of back-to-school supply giveaway events are available, making it easy for parents to locate information based on their areas. As the school year approaches, these efforts highlight the importance of community support in ensuring that students start the school year equipped for success.
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Additional Resources
- WBRC: Preparing for Back to School
- Wikipedia: Back to School
- WVTM: Alabama School Supply Giveaway
- Google Search: Back to School events Alabama
- CBS 42: Full Moon BBQ Backpack Giveaway
- Google Scholar: Community Support Back to School
- Birmingham Times: Power of Giving Back
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Supply
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