Stamford elementary school students have a choice of hand-knitted hats as part of their shopping spree at 2nd annual Back to School Shop
Area Volunteers Knit Hats for Disadvantaged Children
Back To School Shop Helps Stamford Children
There were plenty of smiles and lots of excitement when some 200 children from Stamford public school were able to "shop" for free during the 2016 Back to School Shop held by an all-volunteer community organization.
Second Annual Back to School Shop Event Doubles in Size
The Back to School Shop, an all-volunteer community organization, held its second annual event on Sunday, July 31st, at Davenport Ridge Elementary School in Stamford. Two hundred children from the Stamford Public elementary schools were able to “shop” free of charge for brand new back-to-school outfits and school supplies in a department store-like setting, with the help of volunteer “personal shoppers.” Over 150 volunteers from the community helped to make the event a resounding success.
Stamford kids kickstart school year with new gear
Desire Riddick, a rising third-grader at Domus Trailblazers Academy, smiled on Sunday pointing to a pair of glittery sneakers with blue, purple and pink zig zags, which she plans to wear on the first day of school Sept. 1.
Disadvantaged Children Treated To A Day Of 'School Shopping' In Stamford
Most everyone can remember the excitement of shopping for new school clothes, the squeak of new tennis shoes, and all those new shiny pencils and smooth, clean notebooks. Unfortunately, for some children in the Stamford community, their caregivers are unable to provide those items for them in order to head back to school with their heads held high.
Stamford school to turn into ‘pop-up department store’
One of the city’s elementary schools will turn into a department store this weekend. Shelves will be stocked with clothes, sneakers, school supplies, books and other items. But there will be no price tags.
Local Youth Support BACK TO SCHOOL SHOP
Plans are coming together for the 2nd annual Back to School Shop event. Volunteers are being recruited, funds are being raised, and lots and lots of school clothes and supplies are being purchased so that each child will be able to find just what they are looking for at the event’s “pop-up” store on July 31st.