The new school year is not far away, and back-to-school expenses can be challenging for many families.
The Wayne Extension Unit of the Salvation Army is sponsoring the Back-to-School Supply Project which offers Wayne students in grades K-8 a variety of school supplies and a backpack free of charge. The project helps to meet the needs of families and children by providing numerous, but not all, needed school supplies.
Pastor Teresa Bartlett, Chair of the Wayne Salvation Army Unit said, “Caring for those in need in our community is why the Wayne Extension Unit exists.” The Salvation Army reinvests the funds raised from fundraising events such as the recent Christmas In July event with Runza and the annual Red Kettle Campaign into the community through various projects such as the Back-to-School Supply project. The Salvation Army Unit also receives support from the Wayne Community Chest.
Distribution of the supplies and backpacks will be Monday, Aug. 14 at First Presbyterian Church from 5 to 8 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall, please use the northwest door for entry. Supplies are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis.
Parents are asked to register their children at Sign Up Genius- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAFA829ABF9C52-salvation or by emailing sarmy.wayne@gmail.com or calling 402.375.2669, First Presbyterian Church, by Aug. 11. Spanish speakers can register by calling 402-375-2200, ask for Georgina.
For more information or if you have questions email sarmy.wayne@gmail.com or phone 402.375.2669 and ask for Pastor Bartlett.
