Date(s): Sun, Aug 16, 2009 Times(s): 3:00pm to 6pm Price: FREE Location:
The Life Center and The DC Ambulatory Care Center @ DC General 5610 Linda Lane / 1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE Camp Springs, MD / Washington DC, MD 20748
Every year, thousands of children start a new school year without the proper tools for success. At-Risk children of all races and ethnic backgrounds face numerous challenges that are often ignored and misunderstood.
On Sunday, August 16, 2009, Urban Change and The Life Center gives back again to the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area in an extraordinary way by sponsoring "The 10,000 Back-To-School Bookbag Giveaway."
TWO LOCATIONS!!!!!
Location #1
The Life Center 5610 Linda Lane in Camp Springs, Md. Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.METRO: GREEN LINE BRANCH AVE AND CATCH FREE BUS SHUTTLE TO LIFE CENTER
Location #2
The Ambulatory Care Center @ DC General 1900 Massachsetts Ave SE Washington, DC Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. METRO: BLUE/ORANGE STADIUM ARMORY
Supply Count as of Wednesday, August 12, 2009
1. Bookbags 10,200 ***COMPLETE
2. Pencils 18,272 *** COMPLETE
3. Pens 9,200 Still Need Approx 800
4. Packs of Paper 2,553 Still Need Approx 7,500
5. Spiral Notebooks 12,363 ***COMPLETE
6. Rulers 3,600 Still Need Approx 6,400
We want to provide the essentials. We have a little ways to go to fill all of the bags. With your help, WE WILL DO IT. Be sure to catch those cheap sales!!! You can drop off or mail in supplies, make a donation to Urban Change 5610 Linda Lane Camp Springs, MD 20748 ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTABLE
LIFE DAY 2 10,000 on 8.16.09
FOOD, GAMES, FUN!!!!!!
This major contribution to the community is a part of "Life Day," a community outreach event sponsored by Urban Change and The Life Center and will include activities for the entire family. Last year's event was a tremendous success that featured several celebrity guest appearances and widespread political and community support.
1. TO INVITE MORE THAN 100,000 FACKBOOK FRIENDS TO THE EVENT. YOU CAN HELP US BY INVITING ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS TO BE A PART. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP "The 10,000 Back To School Bookbag Giveaway - 10,000 on 8.16.09"
2. FOR YOU TO TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW IN "LEGITIMATE NEED" FOR A BOOK BAG THAT 10,000 "GOT LIFE?" BOOK BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR.
