North Fulton Community Charities Prepare For Back To School Event

ROSWELL, GA -- North Fulton Community Charities wants to make sure local children have a successful start to the school year through its annual Back To School program.

This year's event is set for Aug. 5, and residents are asked to consider making donations to help arm the area's less fortunate children with the items they need to embark on the 2017-18 school year.

“Many families in our community continue to struggle to meet their basic household needs like rent and food," said NFCC Programs Director Eden Purdy. "For a single parent living paycheck to paycheck, purchasing school supplies can create a financial challenge to an already stretched budget. The Back to School program continues to be important to our neighbors in need and to the academic success of their children."

In 2016, more than 900 new backpacks were distributed to local low-income children living in North Fulton. This year, with community support, organizers expect distribute about the same number. A $50 donation will help a child feel confident and ready for a new school year. Financial donations can either by made by check or on the website.

For more than 30 years, the organization has provided much needed back to school support to low income families living in the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton and Mountain Park. NFCC expanded this program in 2015 to meet the needs of teachers in North Fulton’s Title I schools who were without classroom supplies.

With community support, the Teacher Restocking Day was established to ensure teachers and their classrooms are well prepared to meet the needs of a new school year. Financial donations made will also help these teachers have what they need to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities.

Established in 1983, NFCC serves struggling families in Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, and Mountain Park. Its mission is to build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness and hunger in the community by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs. NFCC supports 4,000 families annually by offering compassionate and comprehensive programs and services.

For more information on this event, visit the website or contact Eden Purdy at 678-387-4458 epurdy@nfcchelp.org.

Images via North Fulton Community Charities