This summer gave us another opportunity to make sure the kids of District 5 are well-equipped for school! On July 24th, 2021, in partnership with Bithlo, Union Park, and Winter Park Neighborhood Center for Families, I, along with a small army of volunteers, held two separate Back 2 School Wellness Fair and Backpack Give-A-Way events. By handing out a total of ~750 backpacks and providing information on student health and wellness, we provided for the needs of our school-age parents in stressful times.
During this pandemic, it was common to see the quality of education in our schools tested as students transitioned to online learning. Many parents now had to contend with being a teacher at home and student learning suffered because of it. This “learning loss” is even more pronounced among disadvantaged families which is why every year I make it a priority to give out backpacks. This year, over 300 families received backpacks and school supplies to kick off the 2021-2022 school year. I am incredibly grateful for the volunteers and partners that made this event possible.
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Bithlo Back to School and Wellness Fair
Date: July 24, 2021
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Address: Bithlo Community Center, 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando, FL 32820
Goldenrod Back to School and Wellness Fair
Date: July 24, 2021
Time: 3 PM to 5 PM
Address: Goldenrod Orlando Magic Center, 4863 N Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792
Volunteer
Volunteer for this event! We can’t do it alone and depend on volunteers to make this event a success. Sign up to become a volunteer.
Partners
We would like to showcase our partners and thank them for everything they do for our communities on a daily basis.
Sponsors/Donors
Here are the sponsors and donors that helped make this event happen. Without them, it wouldn’t be possible to provide all the backpacks, supplies and food for the event. Contact us for information on how to become a sponsor or donor.
Vendors
Our events won’t be complete without vendors who attend to share important community services with our attendees. Contact us for information on how to become a sponsor or donor.
