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08/06/2026

08/05/2026

07/29/2026

🎉Back to School Bash is coming up soon!

Join us on Sunday, August 2, from 12:00–4:00 PM at Huber Park (1640 Davidson Drive) for a FREE afternoon of fun, community, and back-to-school support for the whole family!

The Kidz on the BLOK Back to School Bash returns with:
✏Free school supplies
🎒Free backpacks
💇Free haircuts & hairstyles
🎈Fun activities for all ages
🤝Connections to local organizations and community resources
📍Plan ahead and register before the event: https://bit.ly/4hdyqgQ

Donations are now being accepted to help fill backpacks for local students. Community members can drop off supplies at City Hall, Senior Center and the YMCA.

07/11/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Backpack Drive | July 1st – July 31st 📚✏️

Help us make sure local students head back to school with everything they need for a successful year!

Throughout the month of July, we're collecting school supplies and backpacks for children in our community. Whether you can donate one item or several, every contribution makes a difference and is greatly appreciated!

Need a backpack for your child?
If your family could benefit from one of our filled backpacks, please send us a message or give us a call during the month of July. We'll reserve the number of backpacks you need while supplies last, and they'll be available for pickup during the first week of August. Our goal is to make sure families who need them most receive them first.

Thank you to everyone who helps support our local students and teachers. Together, we can help our kids start the school year with confidence!

Recommended School Supply Donations
Backpacks
#2 pencils
Pencil sharpeners
Erasers
Pens
Crayons
Colored pencils
Washable markers
Highlighters
Glue sticks
Bottled school glue
Safety scissors
Spiral notebooks
Composition notebooks
Lose leaf notebook paper
Pocket folders
3-ring binders (1")
Index cards
Dry-erase markers
Rulers

07/11/2026

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07/11/2026

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04/09/2026

Discover Safe & Sound Child Care at YWCA Columbus, offering quality early childhood education with nurturing staff, creative curricula, and community support in Columbus, OH.

04/09/2026