Backpacks full of school supplies for the first 2,000 attendees. Lots of community services, including sports physicals. Dozens of haircuts from SportClips barbers.
And while you’re at House Three Thirty, don’t forget to stop by Starbucks to choose a free Strawberry Açaí Refresher or Lemonade or one of eight flavors of Mitchell’s Ice Cream at the Sweet Shop.
It’s all scheduled for the ALL IN AKRON Back To School Event on Thursday, Aug. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. The free event at 532 W. Market St. aims to equip Akron families with everything they need for a successful school year.
It’s hosted by presenting partners Chase Bank, Starbucks, Signal Akron and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark counties, as well as other businesses and organizations.
“It’s an important investment in the community,” said Chris Kelly, market director for Chase. “And we’re going to make stronger and richer communities.”
Other goods and services at the back-to-school event include access to the Akron Urban League’s workforce development program, fresh produce from the YMCA, Open M’s food pantry, Goal Getter Academy’s youth mentorship program and Non Stop Growth’s reentry services for formerly incarcerated people. Chase’s branch inside House Three Thirty will offer financial literacy workshops for parents and caregivers.
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The event at House Three Thirty also celebrates the first anniversary of the I PROMISE HealthQuarters, located across the street from House Three Thirty. The primary care center offers medical, dental and vision care, an on-site lab, a reduced-cost pharmacy from AxessPointe Community Health Center, and mental health services from Coleman Health Services.
Families that complete a SignalPassport by visiting all stations at House Three Thirty and I PROMISE HealthQuarters will be entered to win a raffle prize at the end of the event. Participants can also enter to win laptop computers, which will be awarded every hour.