TULSA -- As the school year begins, parents stock up on the costly list of required school supplies and backpacks.
For some, the purchase of these items is a hardship.
To assist those in need, community churches and organizations have collected supplies and funds to donate not only school supplies and backpacks, but also haircuts and immunizations.
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Over the next few weeks these organizations are hosting back-to-school festivals, fairs and bashes. Some events even offer food, safety assistance and fun!
Here is a list of a few of the upcoming events:
Restore Hope Ministries
When: August 1st - 5th and 8th– 11th, M, T, W, Th, F 9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Restore Hope Ministries, 2960 South Charles Page Blvd., Tulsa (918) 582-5766
What: School supplies through program called Project School Supplies. Supplies are
distributed at the time of registration. Must bring Social Security cards for parent/guardian and for children; photo ID for parent/guardian and proof of birth date for student. Application form required.
For: Students Pre K-12 in Tulsa County public schools.
Rogers County School Supply Giveaway
When: August 1st through 19th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: First United Methodist Church Claremore, 1615 North Hwy 88, Claremore, 918-341-4580
What: Free school supplies
For: Students K-12 in Rogers County
Broken Arrow Back-to-School Bash
When: August 6th, 9:00 am - noon
Where: Tulsa Technology Center – 4000 West Florence, Broken Arrow, 918-259-8400
What: Free haircuts, free school supplies, free clothing, immunizations
For: Students K-12
Claremore Back-to-School Bash
When: August 6th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Northeast Technology Center, Claremore, 1901 North Hwy 88, 918-283-8310
What: Free eye screening, free immunizations, voucher for free haircut, jean exchange
For: Students K-12 in Rogers County
Cuts for Kids
When: August 8th, 9th and 10th, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Where: Clary Sage College, 31st and Sheridan, Tulsa 918-298-8200
What: Free school haircuts on a walk-in basis
For: Students K-12
Bixby Outreach Center
When: August 11th, 11am - 4 pm
Where: Bixby Outreach Center, 114 Breckenridge, Bixby 918-366-9266
What: Free school supplies and backpacks, plus free hot dogs.
For: Students of Keifer, Mounds, Haskell, Bixby, Glenpool, Jenks, and Liberty schools. If not a current client, bring proof of adress and valid ID
Back-to-School Expo
When: August 13th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: The Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa
What: Free school supplies and backpacks for the first 3,000 school-age children, free haircuts, free immunizations,
For: Students K-12
Back-to-School Community Resource Fair
When: August 18th, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Martin Regional Library, 2601 South Garnett Road, Tulsa, 918-549-7590
What: Free school supplies and backpacks for the first 200 school-age children, free eye screenings, free immunizations,
For: Students K-12
Back-to-School Bash
When: August 20th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Tulsa Technology Center, 3850 N. Peoria, Tulsa, Contact Rev. W.R. Casey 918-951-7407
What: Free school supplies, free immunizations
For: Students K-12 in need, photo ID required
The Oklahoma Caring Van is offering free immunizations in various locations throughout the month of August. Click here for a schedule of free immunization locations.
Please consider donating to any of these organizations.
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