BROWARD COUNTY – On Saturday, August 9th, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) and other community partners will host the 4th Annual Broward Back to School Community Extravaganza. The event, to be held at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, will allow thousands of children identified by Broward County School Social Workers as living in “unstable living conditions” to receive backpacks filled with supplies, as well as new uniforms, shoes and books.
Community partners include Broward County Schools, the Jim Moran Foundation, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, HandsOn Broward, BSO, Carlyns Uniforms, In Jacob’s Shoes, Running with Sole, Comcast, the BB&T Center, Publix, and many others.
Also featured will be a resource fair for families, with more than 60 agencies and organizations providing information, materials, medical check-ups, and on-site services and entertainment. Over 300 volunteers will provide on-site support.
The Children’s Services Council of Broward is an independent taxing authority which was established by a public referendum on September 5, 2000, which, through Public Act, Chapter 2000-461 of the laws of Florida, authorized the Council to levy up to 0.5 mills of property taxes. The role of the Council is to provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children’s lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.
Follow them on Twitter at @CSCBroward and on Facebook. For more information about the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, please visit www.cscbroward.org.
