We're hitting the ground running this month! Take a look at some of our recent and upcoming efforts, including a couple back-to-school events where we'll be passing out books to children, promoting On My Way Pre-K registration, and sharing more about BY5 with families.
Last Week: Rising Readers Book Donations
Last week, BY5 happily donated more than 45 books to the Rising Readers program. Rising Readers runs from June–July and offers daily one-on-one reading tutoring to upcoming first- and second-graders at Muncie Community Schools. The program is offered in partnership between Ball State and Southview Elementary. After completing a week of tutoring, the kids get a free book to take home with them!
July 27-28: Muncie Housing Authority Back-to-School Events
We'll be at Muncie Housing Authority's Back-to-School events from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on July 27 (at Earthstone Terrace) and July 28 (at Southern Pines). Open Door will be onsite to provide physicals and immunizations, and Chameleon Beauty College will be providing free haircuts and color pops. There will also be a few temp agencies present to accept job applications. Families can enjoy a DJ, food, bounce houses, train rides, and more!
July 22: Ross Community Center Health Fair
We'll be at Open Door's Health Fair at Ross Community Center from 2–5 p.m. on July 22, where families can bring their children for free back-to-school physicals and immunizations (no appointment necessary). The event will also feature cooking demos, A1C (pre-diabetes) screenings, diabetes education, school giveaways, face painting, outdoor games and sports, bounce houses, and more! The Healthy Lifestyle Center and Delaware County Tobacco Free Coalition will also be onsite.