Troy People Concerned (TPC), with Alliance Mobile Health, will sponsor the first annual Back-to-School Blast on August 18 to donate schoolbags to children living in the city of Troy whose families are in crisis.  Kids attending the event will enjoy activities like face painting, caricature drawings, snacks and more.

Approximately 200 filled backpacks will be donated to children between the ages of five and 16. Each backpack is filled with the required school supplies for their grade and school district. To receive a backpack at the event, the child must be a Troy resident and prequalify by contacting TPC at 248.528.9199 and filing out an application.

The event will be held at the Alliance Mobile Health’s office in Troy at 2045 Austin Drive from noon to 7 pm, with kid events and activities between noon and 5 pm. You do not need to receive a backpack or be a Troy resident to attend the event. All families are welcome to come to the event and participate free of charge, no donation required.

Vendors within the Troy community may participate in the event free of charge. To become a vendor, please contact Yvonne Pitris at 248.284.5213 or ypitris@alliancemobilehealth.org.

For a more information, including a map to the event, and to RSVP to volunteer, click here.