Urban Youth Coalition

08/26/2026

08/15/2026

The new school year is right around the corner and organizations around Milwaukee are gearing up to give out school supplies and hundreds of backpacks.

We’ve updated our list from earlier this month to include a dozen more back-to-school events!

Whether you’re just looking for a backpack and supplies, need haircuts or are in search of summer fun, check them out.

Did we miss anything? Reach out to [email protected] and we will add your event.

Read the full story here: https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/08/09/updated-heres-24-places-where-you-can-get-free-backpacks-and-school-supplies-in-milwaukee/

08/15/2026

Check out the back! It was awesome to see all the youth who came with their parents get together and form two soccer teams for a game while they waited for their school supplies! ⚽🎒

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make today such a fun, positive community moment. 💛

08/15/2026

We'd like to thank everyone for coming out to support our Backpack Drive today. We truly did our best to make sure everyone who arrived could receive supplies, but we ran out earlier than expected.

If you came by and didn’t receive much (or anything) today, please know it wasn’t intentional—there just wasn’t enough stock at the time. Our sincere apologies, we appreciate your patience, your understanding, and your support of our mission.

If you’re able, please stay tuned for updates.

Thank you again for showing up and for being part of our community. 🙏🎒

08/15/2026

🎒 This year’s turnout was amazing!!! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our mission today— your generosity truly makes a difference. A special thank you to County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez and County Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom for your generous donations and sponsorship of this year’s Backpack Drive. We’re grateful for your continued support! 🙏✨

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

We're here! Come stop by we will only be here from 1-3pm! Walker square park, 1031 s 9th st. Hope to see you!