Time to start working on the Back-To School event

Registration is now open for the annual Shoreline Back To School event, which provides school supplies, hair cuts, and clothing assistance to Shoreline School District families with low incomes and/ or circumstances that make it challenging to adequately prepare their children for school. 

To register for the August 27 event, visit the Back To School Consortium website or call the information line at 206-393-4916.

The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 27 at the North City building, 816 N.E. 190th, Shoreline.

Donations of backpacks, school supplies, hygiene products, socks, underwear and books can be made at the Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave. N.E. in Shoreline. For more information or to set up a donation drive, contact Bill Bear at 206-368-0858.

New or gently used children's and teen clothing can be dropped off at The WORKS, located in the North City Elementary Portables, 816 NE 190th Street, Shoreline, Wednesday evenings through June 24, 5:30 to 8 p.m. or by appointment by leaving a message on the Shoreline PTA Council, The WORKS voice mail 206-393-4916 ext. 5. A WORKS representative will call you back to arrange a drop off time.

In 2010, more than 1,000 students received needed school supplies and clothing at the Back to School Consortium event.

Back to School Consortium Members include the Center for Human Services; City of Shoreline; Dale Turner Family YMCA; Hopelink; Ronald United Methodist Church; Shoreline Breakfast Rotary; Shoreline Community Care; The Works of Shoreline PTA Council; Shoreline School District and the Readiness to Learn Program; Turning Point; and The Vineyard.

List of needed items can be found here.