Back to School Celebration

At this annual event, this year happening drive-through style while supplies last, elementary and middle school students in need will receive a new book bag filled with school supplies. The event is hosted by 100 Black Men of Madison Inc., a nonprofit that aims to help students reach their full potential by eliminating financial and accessibility barriers and improving quality of life. Students must be accompanied by their parents, and everyone should remain in their vehicles during pickup; COVID-19 vaccinations are also available for anyone age 12 and up.

press release: All Dane County elementary and middle school students of limited income families and their parents are invited to participate in this drive through event.

 *Given current health concerns, all students and their parents are asked to remain in their cars for this event.  

Elementary and Middle School Students accompanied by their parents will receive a new book bag full of school supplies until materials are exhausted. And, thanks to Our Strategic Partners at Walmart, COVID-19 vaccinations will be available, free of charge to all individuals ages 12 and over. Also, representatives of the Madison City Clerk’s Office will be on hand to provide voter registration assistance. 

If questions arise, please access https://www.100blackmenmadison.org/contact 

Background: The 100 Black Men of Madison, Inc. was established in 1994 as a nonprofit civic organization with the mission to make a positive difference in the lives of area youth through mentoring, education, health and wellness and economic development program.

*Requirement, to receive backpacks with school supplies students must be accompanied by their parents and parents must accompany their children.