Each year, the YMCA of Central Kentucky, in partnership with Fayette County Public Schools, sponsors and community partners, host annual Neighborhood Back to School Rallies.
The rallies provide elementary, middle and high school students with free backpacks and school supplies. Each neighborhood distributes supplies for all grade levels. The Back to School Rallies is an initiative of the Y, which has served as the central coordinator of this event since 2011. Since that time, more than 42,000 children have been served. Since that time, more than 42,000 children have been served.
This year's event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019.
- Registration, fun activities (bingo, inflatables, guest speakers, games, crafts, etc.), 9-10:30 a.m.
- Food and resources,10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Distribution of backpacks and school supplies, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Locations
Bainbridge/Squires Valvoline
100 Valvoline Way (corner of Blazer Parkway and Palumbo Drive)
Caroline Memorial Community Center
220 E. Maple St., Nicholasville
Coventry/ FCPS (formerly Imani)
1555 Georgetown Road
Coolavin Park
550 E. Sixth St.
Douglass Park
726 Georgetown St.
Gainesway Community Center
3460 Campus Way
Gardenside Christian Church
940 Holly Springs Drive
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
2185 Garden Springs Drive
Green Acres Park
1560 LaSalle Road
Eastland Park Nazarene (with Remnant Church)
1605 Jennifer Road
Lou Johnson Park
190 Prall Street
Marlboro Park
1870 Benton Place
Russell Cave Church of Christ
1841 McCullough Drive
Shiloh Baptist Church
237 E. Fifth St.
Total Grace Baptist Church
1313 N. Limestone Street
Valley Park
2077 Cambridge Drive
Woodhill Park
457 Larkwood Drive