8/5/13 - As many families work to squeeze in last minute summer fun, the Livingston Educational Service Agency is gearing up for the back to school rush with some special events this week. LESAâs âBackpacks for Kidsâ project collects backpacks and school supplies for students whose families are experiencing financial difficulties. Supplies and back-packs can be dropped off at the LESA building, along with a number of other partner sites across the county. Great Start Livingston Coordinator Robin Schutz tells WHMI two collection events and a fundraiser will help support the campaign. This Thursday, a Stuff the Shuttle event will be held at MC Sports in Brighton from 10am until 6pm followed by a Stuff the Bus event Friday at the Howell Wal-Mart from 10am until 2pm. Finally, a fundraiser is planned this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Five Below store in the Green Oak Village Place mall in which 10% of dollars spent will be donated back to LESA for the backpack program. A flyer must be presented and is available for download below, along with a link to a supply wish and site drop-off information. The distribution date for everything this year is August 22nd.(JM)
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