Kids & Family
School Supply Drive in Dearborn Begins July 9
Big Family of Michigan is collecting supplies at several locations throughout southeast Michigan.
In an effort to ensure that no child goes back to school without adequate supplies, Big Family of Michigan is hosting a supply collection drive in several cities throughout southeast Michigan–including Dearborn.
The supply drive will run July 9-22.
According to Big Family, the organization is dedicated to "helping to make life better for children waiting to be adopted, or in at-risk situations."
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One such program ensures that children are given the necessary school supplies to be successful in their studies. Over 2,600 children will receive school supplies to start off the school year. Supplies will also be available to them throughout the entire year.
Oakland Regional Hospital, along with Oakland Regional Macomb Center and Michigan Surgery Specialists physician offices, will collect school supplies to support this important Big Family program.
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The Supply Drive is open to the public. Residents are asked to drop off new school supplies for children of all ages. Requested items include writing utensils, erasers, pocket folders, calculators, protractors, compasses, rulers, crayons, 3-ring binders, handheld pencil sharpeners, notebooks, ruled filler paper, scissors and glue.
Collection Sites
Oakland Regional Hospital
Southfield—22401 Foster Winter Drive, 248-423-5100
Oakland Regional Macomb Center
Warren - 11012 E. Thirteen Mile Road, 586-751-9800
Additional Michigan Surgery Specialists Offices
Auburn Hills – 3100 Cross Creek Pkwy., Suite 150, 248-475-0565
Dearborn - 22731 Newman, Suite 110, 313-359-9540
Harper Woods – 19701 Vernier Road, Suite 210, 313-640-7999
Warren – 28001 Schoenherr, Suite 3, 586-558-9500
More information on the programs of Big Family can be found at: BigFamilyofMichigan.org.
