nbCC to Host 12th Annual “Back-Packed for Success”
A back-to-school event featuring free backpacks with school supplies.
NORTH ADAMS, MA - The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) is hosting its 12th annual back-to-school event for kids entering K through 12th grade for local northern Berkshire students. This includes homeschooled students. Students will receive a free backpack to fill with school supplies. The deadline for families to register has been extended to Wednesday, August 7th at 5:00pm.
The event for families living in Florida & Savoy will be located at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida on Tuesday, August 13 from 5:00p.m. to 6:00pm. Families picking up from Florida and Savoy will receive pre-packed backpacks and be given a choice of backpack color upon registration.
The event for families living in Williamstown, North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams, & Cheshire will be located at Terra Nova community space, 85 Main Street, North Adams on Thursday, August 15 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Families picking up at this location will choose their backpacks and school supplies at the event.
This event requires pre-registration to ensure there are enough backpacks and supplies ready for each child, as supplies are limited. Families can register online at: https://bit.ly/2024backpacked or by contacting nbCC's Family Resource Center at (413) 663-7588 through Wednesday, August 7th to register.
The Coalition is grateful for our community partners who volunteer their time to help ensure this event is a success and runs smoothly. We couldn’t do it without you!
For more information, contact Nancy Kennedy, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition at (413) 663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org. Members of the press are welcome.
Calendar listing:
nbCC's Back-Packed for Success - Williamstown, North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams, & Cheshire
Thursday, August 15
1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams
nbCC's Back-Packed for Success - Florida & Savoy
Tuesday, August 13
5:00 to 6:00pm.
Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is dedicated to empowering the Northern Berkshire region to enhance the quality of life through our efforts at connecting, convening, and supporting all facets of the community. The Coalition places particular emphasis on strengthening neighborhoods and community life; preventing youth alcohol/substance abuse; helping families to be strong and resilient; fostering economic development; promoting health and wellness; supporting positive youth development and building bridges between residents and service agencies. nbCC is a member agency of the Northern Berkshire United Way and Williamstown Community Chest. For more information, visit www.nbccoalition.org.