Backpack 2 School Bash

01/03/2026

If you have a heart for teenagers, we would love to have you join our volunteer team. Please let me know if you would like more information.

09/26/2025

Our Read-A-Thon starts in just 5 days! Be sure to register today. Once you reach $25 in fundraising, you’ll receive a free shirt.

08/12/2025

We want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone at the Backpack 2 School Bash - it was so much fun to help kids and teens get ready for school!

This year marked their 10th anniversary, and we're so grateful that we got to host a table and talk to families about all the ways our library can help all ages year-round.

If you or anyone you know helped with the Bash, be sure to give them a big thank you. We're so proud of our community - this event shows just how much love and support there is in our mountains!

08/10/2025

Free math and English tutoring for middle & high school!

Exciting news! We are welcoming a new volunteer this week, Ms. Jayna. She is a certified math teacher with 27 years of teaching experience. Thanks to her expertise, we will be offering FREE Math and English tutoring in the evenings by appointment only. We’d also like to welcome Mr. John & Ms. Sue to our volunteer rotation. Be sure to stop by our Open House this Saturday to meet our amazing volunteers and check out all the fun things we’ve been doing at Luke’s Place!

08/09/2025

Thank you to Budget Blinds of Blairsville for sponsoring the cost of the earbuds for this year’s Bash!

08/09/2025

Help support our local teens! https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/lukesplace

08/02/2025

I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge all of the businesses and organizations who helped make today possible. If I left someone off the list, please let me know because I want to make sure I’ve included everyone. This is truly a community event!

First United Methodist Church of Blairsville
United Community Bank
River City Bank
Pinnacle Bank
SouthState Bank
Rotary Club of Union County Georgia
Kiwanis Club of Blairsville
Vertical Church
The Table
Harmony Grove Baptist Church
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Blairsville, GA
FBC Blairsville
Union County Family Connection
New Life Church
All Saints Lutheran Church LCMS
St Clare's Episcopal Church
New Union Baptist Church
Philadelphia Baptist Church
Coosa Methodist Church
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs
Tri-State Business Women
Lucky's Taqueria & Cantina
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
American Legion Auxiliary Post 121
Home Depot of Blairsville
Ingles
Hooves & Feathers Petting Farm
Moonflower Boutique
Union County Schools
Ferst Readers of Union County
S.A.F.E.
The Lion’s Club
Mountain Regional Library
MedLink
Healing Hands
Countless Individuals who donated

07/29/2025

Update: Thank you to the individuals who donated yesterday! We have lowered the amount needed for July to $950!

Help us reach our goal! We still owe $1100 for July’s rent and need to raise another $2500 for August. If each person that sees this donates $10, then shares this post, we can reach our goal in time for August 1st! This community has asked for years for something for our local teens, but we need your support to keep it running. You can also help by contacting the commissioner’s office and asking them to help put your alcohol sales tax dollars toward our substance abuse prevention program. We may be located in Union county, but we have kids from Murphy, Fannin, and Towns county who come to hang out as well and would love the support of the surrounding counties too. https://www.zeffy.com/peer-to-peer/july-expenses

07/23/2025

Free shoes for back to school!

The back to school shoe giveaway is happening soon!👟 River City Bank has collected over 300 pairs of athletic shoes for Union County students, and it's all thanks to our wonderful community! 💜👏

📍 Stop by the Union County Family Connection Office (formerly the 3rd grade building) to pick up a free pair of athletic shoes for your student (while supplies last)!
165 Elementary Way, Blairsville, GA

Giveaway dates:
👟 Friday, August 1 – 9AM to 12PM
👟 Tuesday, August 5 – 1PM to 3PM

07/23/2025

Please help support our local teens!

I am so excited to host an online Pampered Chef Fundraiser to benefit Luke's Place! 20-30% of the proceeds will come directly to us. My consultant, Emily, has challenged me to get 5 orders before the party starts this Thursday! All orders receive extra tickets toward a party prize, and when you spend $90 or more, you'll get a $15 credit for future use! My link to shop is in the comments! And, let me know if you would like an invite to our Virtual Party!
https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/lukesplace

07/15/2025

Thank you to Lucky's Taqueria & Cantina for hosting a fundraiser for the Backpack 2 School Bash!

07/15/2025

We are full and will not be taking walk ups this year. Please reach out if you still need help, and we’ll make sure your family is taken care of another way.