Annual ‘Back to School’ event to help prepare families for upcoming school year set for July 21
Milford. Pike County Children and Youth Services will give away 100 backpacks and various school supplies at its annual “Back to School”at Ann Street Park.
| 14 Jul 2023 | 03:42
Left to right: Vivian Bruno, Delaware Valley School District; Commissioner Matthew Osterberg; Michele Burrell, Pike County Children and Youth Services Administrator; SAM, Inc. staff Samantha Rokozs and Courtney Kelly; and Sherry Scott, Angels and Dragonflies. Provided photo.
Pike County Children and Youth Services (CYS) is once again able to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year with its annual “Back to School” event.
On Friday, July 21, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Ann Street Park in Milford, PA, the CYS office will give away 100 backpacks and various school supplies including pens, pencils, notebooks, and folders. The event is free to the public. All Pike County students are encouraged to attend.
“Pike County Children and Youth Services is proud to support our children in the community by providing school backpacks and school supplies for children in need,” CYS Administrator Michele Burrell said.
Many of the organizations who help support the CYS office will be at the “Back to School” event to provide information on services within the community.
Supporters
This event was made possible by community providers including Angels and Dragonflies; Milford United Methodist Church; Carbon Monroe Pike Drug & Alcohol; Carbon Monroe Pike Mental Health; Pike County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program; Pike County Human Services Office; Justice Works; Delaware Valley School District; East Stroudsburg School District; Ecumenical Food Pantry; Family Promise; Pike County Commissioners; Triversity; Victims Intervention Program; and SAM, Inc.
For additional information, contact Pike County Children and Youth Services at 570 296-3446.