Community organizations are rallying to the aid of local families facing hardship as a new school year starts. Parents will have several opportunities to receive free school supplies and haircuts so their students can start the year with what they need to succeed.
“I am deeply grateful to our local charities for their generous provision of backpacks and school supplies for Taylor’s youth,” said Councilman Robert Garcia.
“Their unwavering support is not only meeting a critical need, but also empowering our children to succeed and thrive in their education. Their contributions are truly appreciated and make a lasting difference in our community.”
Some supply distribution events being promoted to the public include:
Revelation of Christ Church Back to School Giveaway
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at 608 Howard St.
Supplies and backpack giveaway for students in grades first through eighth The event will also feature free haircuts for students.
Southside Community Engagement Back to School Bash Starting at 3 p.m. Aug. 3 in Fannie Robinson Park, 1009 E.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The event will have free backpacks and school supplies, a live band and free barbecue.
The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center and the Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-students Association Back to School Summerfest
10 a.m. to noon Aug. 3 at Fannie Robinson Pavilion, 206 S. Dolan St.
Registration for the school supplies begins at 10 a.m. The giveaway starts at 11 a.m. and ends at noon. Parents must register kids for the giveaway. They will also be collecting donated supplies for teachers during this time.
The Bill Pickett Foundation, the city of Taylor, H-E-B and Taylor Independent School District Family Support Citywide School Supply Distribution
8 a.m. to noon Aug. 10 at the Taylor Parks and Recreation Building, 1412 Davis St.
Free haircuts and braids
The Braided Faded Crew 12th annual “Bac 2 Skool” Free Hair Day 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Taylor Parks and Recreation building, 1412 Davis St.
The event will include braids, fades and haircuts as well as free snacks. Students are asked to come with hair washed and ready.
School vaccination clinic
Jolly Giant Pediatrics and Williamson County and Cities Health District 4:30 to 7 p.m. July 31 at Taylor Independent School District Event Center, 3101 N.
Main, Vaccinations for kids ages 5 to 18. Some families may be eligible for free vaccines, and the clinic will also accept private insurance, private pay, Medicaid and CHIP. Parents are asked to bring the students’ immunization records.
“We’re going to be there until we get everyone taken care of. The whole point is you don’t have to drive to another town to get the vaccines that your kids need to go back to school,” said Dr.
Daniel Dvoskin of Jolly Giant Pediatrics, 2004 Old Granger Road in Taylor.
Dvoskin said that getting an appointment for childhood vaccinations can be challenging, sometimes taking months to be seen and requiring driving to a neighboring city. This clinic will allow families to get the shots their students need at one time and in one convenient place.
“Everybody who needs something to catch up or just routine vaccinations, we’ll be able to give right there, and on top of that we’ll also be able to give the optional vaccinations like Meningitis B or HPV,” he said. “If you have someone who is not of school age yet and you still want to bring them I will also be bringing the vaccine for your little kiddos. We’ll be able to take care of everyone literally 0 to 21 years of age — whatever you may need to catch up we’ll be able to administer it and get you taken care of.”
For more information on any of these events, please contact the sponsoring organizations directly.
