Detroit back-to-school event offers free backpacks, supplies and more: What to know Event held at Marygrove College on Aug. 24 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Back to school event 2022. (WDIV)
Families can pick up free backpacks, school supplies, and more at the 5th annual Back to School Empowerment Event in Detroit on Thursday afternoon.
The event is open to the public from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Marygrove College in Detroit, on Thursday, Aug. 24.
Students must be present to receive a free Space Junk backpack and school supplies. More than 1,000 backpacks are available.
Free haircuts and manicures will also be available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., along with free food and beverages.
5th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event on Aug. 24. (WDIV) Copyright 2023 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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