Back to School Consortium thanks the community

A Big THANK YOU to the many residents, businesses and groups throughout Lake Forest Park and Shoreline who supported the Back to School Event, August 28 at North City Elementary. 

The Consortium handed out 1027 backpacks filled with supplies. 

Shoreline PTA Council distributed new socks, underwear and family hygiene packs.

James Alan Salon provided haircuts to the lucky drawing winners.

Lake Forest Park Rotary grilled hot dogs for the families.

The Shoreline PTA Council’s clothing room The WORKS moved outside to the covered playground so families could “shop” for gently used children’s and teen clothing.

The Shoreline Parks Department kept the children busy with blow ups out on the playing field while parents strolled through community resource tables. Children were able to choose at least one book to take home with them.

None of this would have been possible without the many school supply donation drives done by churches, businesses and neighborhoods throughout the Shoreline School District. This was truly a community coming together to make sure every child within our community was ready for school.

There are a limited number of backpacks available for those families needing backpacks. They are being distributed by Shoreline PTA Council through The WORKS clothing room, 6:30 pm Wednesdays at North City Elementary portables.

Thank you!

Back to School Consortium

Back to School Consortium Members: City of Lake Forest Park; Embrace Shoreline Schools; Hopelink; City of Shoreline; Shoreline Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services; Shoreline PTA Council; Shoreline School District and the Readiness to Learn Program; Center for Human Services; The Vineyard; Turning Point and YMCA.