Love Outreach Ministry, Graham Substance Abuse Coalition helping with back-to-school

Gila Valley residents line up for the 2016 Back-to-School Resource Fair at Eastern Arizona College. - Gila Valley Central Photo

SAFFORD — School is just a few weeks away and that means it’s time to starting about back-to-school events.

Love Outreach Ministry, at 901 S. Central Ave., in Safford, will conduct a backpack giveaway Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or while supplies last.

On Saturday, July 13, the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition will present the 15th annual Graham County Back-to-School Resource Fair.

Taking place at Eastern Arizona College’s AP Building, from 8-1 a.m., the Back-to-School Resource Fair will feature information on services available to families in the Gila Valley, as well giveaways of needed school supplies and clothing for all ages from the event partners, including:

  • Mount Graham Regional Medical Center
  • Arizona @ Work
  • First Things First
  • United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties
  • Canyonlands Healthcare
  • Community Medical Services
  • Tucson Medical Center SafeKids
  • Small Business Development Center at EAC
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society
  • Great Communities Resource Center (GCRC)
  • Southeastern Arizona Health Education Center (SEAHEC)
  • Safford Lions Club
  • Child and Family Resources
  • GFWC Woman’s Club of Safford
  • Graham County
  • University of Arizona
  • Eastern Arizona College

Backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last.

Expectant parents can also receive a free car seat. To register for the pre-requisite training call 928-428-8590.

There is no cost to attend either event and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Safford schools move to a four-day school week with the first day of school Wednesday, July 24. Fort Thomas schools first day is Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Pima and Thatcher start Wednesday, Aug. 7.

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