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The Bronx Community Foundation handed out 600 backpacks filled with supplies at two August events, ensuring local students started the school year ready to succeed. Led by Executive Director LaToya Williams-Belfort, who grew up in the Bronx, the foundation has now invested over $15 million in the borough since 2017.
A two-day back-to-school fair in Accra brought together 16 vendors offering discounts up to 40% on everything families needed for the new school year. Parents praised the one-stop shopping event for making school prep easier and more affordable.
From a beaming kindergartner to a nostalgic senior, three students share what makes their first day special. Their honest reflections capture the joy, nerves, and hope that make every school year a fresh start.
That heartbreaking moment when you drive away from a crying child at school drop-off doesn't mean you're failing as a parent. Clinical psychologists now say the goal isn't eliminating anxiety but helping kids move through it with simple, research-backed strategies.
Ghana's Accra Mall is transforming its food court into a family play zone this weekend, combining back-to-school shopping with entertainment for parents and kids. The three-day event runs August 21-23, 2026.
Over 100 volunteers transformed a Chardon church into a one-stop back-to-school shop, providing free supplies, haircuts, and dental care to low-income families. Help Me Learn Day 2026 made sure every child could walk into their classroom confident and prepared.
More than a dozen MGM Springfield volunteers spent their Monday sorting supplies and packing backpacks for hundreds of local students heading back to school. The effort, combined with a $1,000 donation, will help ensure kids across the region have what they need to start the year strong.
Volunteers transformed a Louisiana country club into a temporary salon, giving 96 children free haircuts and styles worth up to $200 each. The fourth annual event helps families save money while boosting kids' confidence before the first day of school.
When school supplies can cost $150 per child, 100 volunteers came together in Miami to make sure nearly 1,000 students start the year ready to learn. The United Way Miami backpack drive is helping families choose groceries over stress this back-to-school season.
A Fort Smith church is handing out 920 shoe vouchers at their annual Back to School Bash this Saturday, the most they've ever given away. The event also offers free haircuts, vision screenings, and sports physicals to help families start the school year strong.
Over 300 underserved children on Manhattan's Upper West Side shop for free school supplies, clothes, and winter gear with volunteer "personal shoppers" who make the experience magical. The annual four-day event transforms a community building into a pop-up store where kids choose brand-new backpacks, sneakers, coats, and more.
For the seventh year, Latvian shopping centers are collecting school supplies and donations to help families who can't afford the €100-500 needed for back-to-school costs. The month-long campaign brings together businesses, charities, and everyday shoppers to ensure every child starts the year ready to learn.