Local families will again have access to free shoes and school supplies during the annual Building Our Community Together Back-to-School event. Sponsored by One Community One Voice and hosted by the University of Lynchburg, this year’s event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, on Shellenberger Field. Teachers from Lynchburg City Schools and surrounding areas will be there to welcome students back to school.

Event attractions include

• live entertainment

• door prizes and school supplies

• the Y on wheels bus will be present with snow cones and activities

• fun and friends!

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day, children aged 8 to 16 can also attend a basketball clinic with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins in Turner Gymnasium. Please see information above for this event.

********To reserve shoes fill out this form, or call 1.888.837.3913********

Area organizations that serve youth and families are invited to reserve an exhibit space to provide information and opportunities that will help students and their families have a successful school year.

Free shoes, school supplies, T-shirts, and exhibitor premiums will be provided while supplies last. For more information, contact Clay Coleman at claygcoleman@icloud.com.

We need volunteers! Please fill out the following form and a committee member will reach out to you.