Give A Kid A Chance Prepares Children For School

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While Cherokee County children are in the midst of their summer vacation, organizers with Give A Kid A Chance is gearing up for its annual event to ensure these little ones are ready for the 2015-16 school year.

The annual event will be held Saturday, July 18 at Hillside United Methodist Church in Woodstock and First Baptist Church Canton.

The date will serve as Give A Kid A Chance’s 10th anniversary with President Cheryl Ruffer serving at the helm.

The event started 10 years ago with Ruffer leading the charge to distribute 200 backpacks. In 2014, with the help of over 500 volunteers, organizers collected and distributed 3,000 backpacks, news socks and underwear to Cherokee County children, the organization previously said.

This year, organizers are hoping to reach more children and families in need. The free event offers low-income children new backpack filled with school supplies, new socks and underwear, gently used clothing, stuffed animal, two books, haircuts and medical screenings.

For those who want to help in the event, residents can visit Give A Kid A Chance’s website to see what last-minute items or volunteer opportunities are desired by organizers.

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Photo credit: Give A Kid A Chance’s Facebook page