The 2024 Back-to-School Fair was a huge success.
Thanks to all our donors and volunteers who helped us serve over 675 children!
Sponsor a Backpack
Donate $25 to sponsor a backpack, school supplies and shoes for a child who will attend the 2024 Back to School Fair.
The Jefferson County Health and Education Committee is a partnership of local non-profits and area health and social service organizations. The committee meets throughout the year to evaluate community needs and organize fundraising activities to fund the Back-to-School Fair.
We are always looking for new members and new ideas. If you would like to get involved please contact Paulette Hensley at Pauletteh@dra4help.org or (636) 931-7696.
2024 Back-to-School Fair
Each year the Jefferson County Education Committee hosts the Jefferson County Health and Education Fair. The Fair provides free school supplies to pre-registered low-income children in Jefferson County School Districts. Each registered child receives a backpack, school supplies, a free pair of name-brand shoes, and many additional resources like hearing and vision screenings, dental screenings, haircuts, healthy snacks, books, information from vendors regarding school lunch programs, insurance, and much much more. All services are provided at no cost to the children and families who attend.
Annually the Back to School fair serves over 700 low-income children from all over Jefferson County.
To be eligible, a family must:
live in Jefferson county
children must be enrolled in Preschool or entering K-12
be under 135% of poverty level
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 Back-to-School Fair is now CLOSED.
Totals and Stats from the 2024 Back to School Fair:
Backpacks filled with school supplies were given to 675 children
594 children received a free pair of Shoes thanks to our partnership with Sneakers with Soul and the Twin City Optimist Club
300+ Meals were distributed by Operation Food Search
156 Children were Screened for hearing and vision, with 32 referrals for follow-up services
Over 65 volunteers helped to set up and run the event, including groups from Unigroup, Gracelife Chapel, and American Heritage Girls
25+ Vendors Including gave valuable information and fun products to everyone who attended
Join Us
Fundraising for the fair occurs year round and we are always looking for volunteers and businesses willing to sponsor a fundraising event. Sponsorship levels and advertising options are also available for individuals and businesses willing to sponsor the fair itself. 100% of the money raised for the fair goes back into buying school supplies; any help is most appreciated. Please call to get involved and check back often to learn more about our upcoming fundraising events. For more information please contact Paulette at (636) 931-7696 or pauletteh@dra4help.org.