Community Support Requested for Countywide School Supplies Event

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Seven local organizations have teamed up to host the area’s first countywide back-to-school event and are seeking community support to help more than 1,500 students on a single day. Hosted by Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System (FBCCIS), the August 15th event will be held at the University of Houston Sugar Land, located at 14000 University Boulevard, and will distribute backpacks, school supplies and shoes to registered students who meet income requirements.

FBCCIS member organizations include East Fort Bend Human Needs, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, Second Mile Mission, Rosenberg/Richmond Helping Hands, Katy Christian Ministries, Fort Bend County Social Services and Fort Bend County Community Paramedics.

The cost of making each student back-to-school ready is $50, and FBCCIS is asking community groups to help provide financial support for this effort. “It could be your neighbor or someone you know who is wondering how their child will have everything they need to start the school year right,” said Anna Gonzales with the Fort Bend County Department of Social Services. “With the community’s support, we can ensure a great number of students are fully prepared on that first day.”

Organizations and individuals who would like to make a financial contribution to this first of its kind event can contact Vickie Coates at 281-261-4902.