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Church Looking for Partners for 'Back to School Fair'

BridgePointe Christian Church wants to provide free backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies for students and classroom supplies for teachers.

 An East Providence church is looking for partners to provide school supplies for children. 

The BridgePointe Christian Church is hosting a “Back to School Fair” for students and teachers at Kent Heights and Emma G. Whiteknact Elementary Schools on Aug. 24.

The goal of the fair is to provide backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies for the kids and essential classroom supplies for teachers. 

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“As you may know, the East Providence School District has suffered many budgetary setbacks over the past few years,” according to a press release sent out by the Waterman Avenue church.  “Unfortunately, these economic hardships are not limited solely to our beloved schools. 

“There are many members of our community that continue to endure financial hardships with no immediate reprieve in sight”

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During the fair, the students, along with their families and teachers, will enjoy a pancake breakfast, collect their school supplies, learn how to make healthy snacks with the help of of Johnson and Wales students, and receive “Back to School” haircuts – all for free. The fair runs from 9 am to noon.

If you are interested in partnering with the church for the fair, you may do so in the following ways:

Arrange a school supply drive in your neighborhood or at your business

Bring a donation of school supplies to The BridgePointe Center at 865 Waterman Ave. during business hours (Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm

Make a financial contribution by sending a check to BridgePointe Christian Church with “Back to School” in the memo line.

The entiire financial donations go directly to the event. Checks can be sent to: BridgePointe Center, 865 Waterman Ave.. East Providence, RI 02914.

You can visit www.BridgePointeChristian.com for more information on this event.

 


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