It’s almost back-to-school time again, and organizations around Milwaukee are gearing up to give out school supplies and hundreds of backpacks.
Whether you’re just looking for a backpack and supplies, need haircuts and braiding or are in search of summer fun, check out these events.
Did we miss anything? Reach out to aklaus@milwaukeenns.org and we will add your event.
Risen Savior East Campus Back-to-School Giveaway: Saturday, Aug. 1
Risen Savior Lutheran School is giving out about 150 backpacks full of school supplies, with food, drinks and other activities, at 3909 W. Clinton Ave. on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information here.
Greater New Birth Back 2 School Blessing: Saturday, Aug. 1
Bring an empty backpack to Greater New Birth Family Life Center, 8237 W. Silver Spring Drive, from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 and receive free school supplies and a prayer of blessing for the new school year. More information here.
South Division’s Back to School Community Fair: Saturday, Aug. 1
Grab a free backpack and school supplies while you connect with vital community resources at South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd., on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve a spot here.
Rooted & Rising 6th Annual Back to School Bash: Wednesday, Aug. 5
Grab a free haircut, food, school supplies and bookbags at 3420 W. Lisbon Ave. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Wellpoint Care Network / Outreach Community Health Centers Backpack Distribution: Saturday, Aug. 8
School-aged children can receive free backpacks and school supplies at Outreach Community Health Centers, 220 W. Capitol Drive, on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Backpacks are given out on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Children must be present. More information here.
Back to School Jam Block Party: Sunday, Aug. 9
Get a haircut, watch a car show, get free school supplies and backpacks, and shop local vendors at Fates Aligned Tattoo, 1001 S. 5th St. on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. More information here.
District 7 National Night Out: Monday, Aug. 10
Join Wellpoint Care Network, Safe & Sound and Milwaukee Police District 7 for a National Night Out and backpack and supplies giveaway at Lincoln Park, 1301 W. Hampton Ave., on Monday, Aug. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. Children must be present and backpacks are given out first-come, first-served. More information here.
Wellpoint Care Network/ UMOS Backpack Distribution: Thursday, Aug. 13
Head to UMOS Inc., 2701 S. Chase Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 13 to receive a backpack filled with school supplies from 2 to 5 p.m. Backpacks are distributed first-come, first-served while supplies last. More information here.
Wellpoint Care Network/ ROSS Innovative Employment Solutions Backpack Distribution: Friday, Aug. 14
Wellpoint Care Network is hosting another backpack giveaway at ROSS Innovative Employment Solutions, 7800 W. Brown Deer Road, on Friday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Backpacks with supplies are distributed first-come, first-served. More information here.
Your Move MKE “Hip-Hoppin Back to School”: Sunday, Aug. 16
YourMove MKE is closing the street at South 12th and West Lapham to Mitchell Street on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Grab a backpack, free food, get your face painted or dance to a live DJ. More information here.
Third Annual Back to School Jam: Saturday, Aug. 15
Receive family support, resources and free backpacks filled with school supplies at Rocketship Southside Community Prep, 3003 W. Cleveland Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. More information here.
CH Mason Health Clinic Back 2 School Fest: Saturday, Aug. 15
CH Mason Health Clinic is giving out free backpacks and school supplies at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts, 3200 W. Hampton Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. More information here.
Urban Youth Coalition Free Back-to-School Giveaway: Saturday, Aug. 15
Urban Youth Coalition is giving out 200 free backpacks with supplies, serving hot dogs and chips and hosting community vendors at Walker Square Park, 951 W. Mineral St., on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. More information here.
No Matter What A Global Ministry Backpack Giveaway: Sunday, Aug. 16
No Matter What a Global Ministry is giving backpacks to local students at 1615 S. 22nd St. on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until supplies last. More information here.
10th Annual Stop the Violence Book Bag Giveaway & Car/Bike Show: Sunday, Aug. 16
Head to Smith Park, 5462 N. 33rd St., on Sunday, Aug. 16 from noon to 3 p.m. for free book bags and school supplies, new or gently used shoes, food, and a car and bike show. More information here.
A Call for Peace Back to School Community Event: Saturday, Aug. 22
Head to Westlawn Community Gardens for free school supplies, games, prayer and more on Saturday, Aug. 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at 6213 W. Custer Ave. More information here.
Alex Klaus is the education solutions reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America plays no role in editorial decisions in the NNS newsroom.
Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.
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