Donor aids school
Cristo Rey Catholic High SchoolOklahoma City students will start the school year with new uniforms thanks to an Express Employment Professionals’ donation.
Several metro-area churches are offering back-to-school activities and school supply giveaways to help families as they prepare for the new school year. Here is a list of such events. Activities are free unless otherwise noted.
People’s Church, 800 E Britton Road, “Day of Hope,” 8 to noon Saturday, free school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, dental screenings, health exams, sports physicals, children’s fun zone with free frozen treats. Information: http://peopleschurch.tv.
OKC Faith Church, 800 S Portland, “Feeding the 5000 and More” backpack and school supply giveaway, 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 4, geared for age 4 through 12th grade, backpacks, school supplies and a meal will be provided, while supplies last, children and guardian must attend one a presentation at one of the following times to receive items: 8, 9, 10 or 11 a.m. Information: 948-7100; http:// www.okcfaith.com.
Alameda Church of Christ, 801 E Alameda, Norman, 14th annual “Streams of Water Ministry Back to School Round Up,” 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 4, backpacks with school supplies will be distributed to Norman area families while supplies last, local nonprofit organizations featured in an information fair for parents, free lunch, hair cuts, children’s activities. Information: 321-0788; http://www. alameda-streams.org.
Family of Faith Church, 13500 SE 15, Choctaw, “Slip-n-Slide Family Celebration,” 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 4, backpacks, hot dogs and nearly new clothing for kindergarten through fifth grade given away while supplies last, plus inflatables, 100-foot Slip-NSlide., live DJ, child must be present to pick up backpacks/school supplies. Information: 769-8751; https:// www.familyoffaithok.com/events.
Capitol Hill Baptist Church, 304 SW 134, “Back to School Bash,” 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 5, geared for kindergarten through 12th grade, free food and drink, games, inflatables and bag of school supplies. Information-preregistration: http://chbchurch.org.