United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED Backpack Giveaway
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United Way of Broward County's Colker Center 1300 S Andrews Ave , Boca Raton, Florida 33316
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United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED is holding its annual Backpack Giveaway for Military Veterans and their families at United Way of Broward County’s Jean and David Colker Center via drive-thru on Wednesday, August 4.
• Approximately 500 backpacks* with school supplies will be distributed to families of active military and Veterans, courtesy of The Castle Group, Easy 93.1 and community donors.
• The backpacks will be filled with an assortment of common school supplies including notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, highlighters, markers, crayons, glue, folders, index cards, scissors, erasers and more.
• The event is open to all Military Veterans, Active Duty Service members, National Guard, and Reserve members who are Broward County Residents. Advanced registration and proof of military service are required to receive a backpack. *Supplies are limited and will be reserved/distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
• Attendees must pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-united-backpack-giveaway-tickets-158027714147
• Each household can request one (1) backpack per child for each child that lives in their home. There is a maximum of six (6) backpacks per household.
• United Way of Broward County takes the safety of its staff, volunteers, and visitors very seriously. To that end, they will require everyone to wear a facial covering/mask during all in-person interactions.
• MISSION UNITED is a community-based initiative convening and aligning public and private resources in Broward County to support U.S. military service members, veterans and their families by helping them acclimate to civilian life.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
WHERE: United Way of Broward County
Jean and David Colker Center
1300 S. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
DETAILS: Attendees must pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-united-backpack-giveaway-tickets-158027714147.
- Attendees MUST present their Eventbrite ticket and proof of Veteran or military status (Military ID, VA ID, ID, etc.) to pick-up their backpack(s). There will be no exceptions.
- Upon arrival, please present your registration through your car window and please wear a mask when doing so. For your safety, please arrive with an empty trunk and the backpacks(s) will be placed in your trunk.
- For more information, please email Volunteer@unitedwaybroward.org, or visit https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/mission-united.