ASHLAND — The third annual Back2School Event is on Monday, Aug. 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Ashland.
This celebration event is for all PreK through high school students in Ashland County.
The Planning committee made up of Ashland City Schools, Ashland Main St., Associated Charities, United Way of Ashland County and Z’s Hair Design has been working hard to bring this important event to all the students of Ashland County so that they are all starting off the school year with the supplies that they need for a successful year.
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The mission of the Back2School event is to inspire positive change and make a lasting impact on the lives of students and families of Ashland County.
Together, we believe in the power of community to create opportunities for all children of Ashland County to have a bright future.
Children are receiving items through the combined efforts of community organizations, businesses and private donations that have both provided items and funds to benefit students that night.
All children will receive a grade-appropriate book bag filled with the essential school supplies. Children also can get a free haircut from local salons that night, water bottles and new clothing will be distributed at the fire station next to Dairy Queen.
Hot dogs and chips are also provided free of charge and Rise FM will be there providing music. Many vendors will be at the event with free activities and support items for families. The Ashland County Health Department will also be there with their new mobile unit and will be able to provide vaccinations that night for children who need them.
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In case of rain, Associated Charities on Cleveland Avenue will be available for drive-through backpack and hot dogs. Clothing may still be available at the fire department on Cleveland Avenue.
Special Thank you to the following for making this event possible: Bill Harris Chevrolet, the Chevy Network, Donley Ford of Ashland, Cavalry Baptist Church, Gregg Orthodontics, Ashland City School Foundation, Auer Towing and Recovery, Eagles 2178, Ashland Board of Realtors, South Street Grille, BCU Electric, Apex Lawn Care.
For more information, please visit uwashlandoh.org/uwevent/ashland-county-back-2-school-celebration