Kids will head back to school in a few weeks. Parents you have to budget for clothing, shelter, medical and recreation for the kids…I understand.
As a parent, I have compiled a short list of school supply rallies in Richmond and Petersburg. I hope this helps, the supplies are FREE..
The Ralisha NiCole Alexander Scholarship is hosting a Back to School Rally for the children of the Essex Village Apartment Complex
Saturday, August 27, 2011
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3901 Pilots Lane
Richmond, VA 23222
Supporters will provide school uniforms and school supplies. The complex owners, Kettle Management, will provide the cook out. For more information, please visit www.ralexanderscholarshipfund.org
Northside Back to School Community Day
Saturday, August 27, 2011
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond
2712 Chamberlayne Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222
Free Food, Games, Prizes and School Supplies with a special appearance by Nutzy from the Flying Squirrels.
Petersburg City Public Schools, Back-to-School Kickoff
Thursday, September 1, 2011
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Petersburg High School
Andrew J. White Football Field
3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA
The theme is “Up, Up, and Away” with Student Success: Petersburg City Public Schools 2011-2012. Join Petersburg City Public Schools as they engage parents, students and community during an evening of excitement as they prepare to open schools for the 2011-2012 school year.
Capital Rydaz MC Make Moves for Back to School
August 21, 2011
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
New Bridge Baptist Church
5807 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
The ladies of Capital Rydaz MC and the men of Street Heat MC will host a moves for back to school rally this Sunday.
There will be games, contests, prizes, food and fun. Free backpacks and supplies will be given away while they last!
Any questions call Faith at 804.908.6088
Stuff the Bus Community Day
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Ettrick Park in Petersburg
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Virginia Alliance of Athlete Foundations is sponsoring this event supporting elementary and middle school students in Petersburg, VA for the 2011-2012 school year. For more information call 804.524.2352
Richmond City Sheriff’s Office & Trinity Baptist Prison Ministries 2011 Annual Back to School Rally w/ Sheriff C.T. Woody, JR
Saturday, August 20, 2011
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1701 Fairfield Way
Richmond, VA 23223
Free bookbags and school supplies for school age children. There will be entertainment, food, football drills and “3” Point Contest
For more information call Deputy Giaon Easter at 804.646.0056
