Richland County, SC (WOLO) – Students in Richland School District 1 can get ready to go back to school.
According to Richland County officials, Richland County is looking to ease expenses for families while boosting student morale.
For a statement:
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is accepting donations of school supplies through Saturday, August 6 at 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia. These supplies will be distributed during the free Back 2 School extravaganza, noon to 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12, also at the detention center.
“The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center wants to be involved in the community and in the lives of the people we serve,” said Tyrell Cato, director of the center. Cato said there are plans to make the event an annual tradition.
Items collected for the supply drive include pencils, crayons, markers, pens, markers, markers, paper, composition books, glue, tape, crayons, binders, folders, backpacks, erasers eraser, notebooks, dividers and toiletries.
The Extravaganza is open to Richland County School District 1 students and their families. Backpacks and other school supplies will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis and curbside pickup will be available. Attendees can register online before the event: www.eventbrite.com/e/389734545517.
The event will also feature children’s activities, including bounce houses and a fire truck ride
