Back-to-School Resources
Love Out Loud aims to connect and mobilize the available people and resources in Winston-Salem to best serve our city. As we enter the “back-to-school” season we want to ensure that we maximize the exposure and accessibility of resources (such as supply drives, educational events, etc) to the people who need them. This resource page also provides information for people with time/resources/availability to give but unsure how to connect.
If you would like to have your event/initiative featured on the Resource Page, please fill out this Google Form. You may access this by clicking HERE or scanning the QR code below:
If you have any questions, please email: Nchiang@loveoutloudws.com
| Host & Title | Day & Time | Location | Details & RSVP | Contact Information | Short Description & Important Notes |
| Forsyth Tech: Student-Parent Expo | Wednesday July 24 9:00 am-6:30 pm |
Robert L. Strickland Center: 1615 Miller Street |
RSVP: Forsyth Tech Event Forsyth Tech Instagram Flyer | Aims to furnish students with vital childcare resources, opportunities, and grants Please RSVP | |
| Mia Magazine and the Forsyth County Department of Public Health Hispanic Liaison: Annual Back-to-School Event | Saturday July 27 11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Compare Foods Parking Lot: 951 Silas Creek Pkwy |
Mia Magazine Instagram Flyer | If you want to be a volunteer feel free to contact Mr. German Garcia at 336-406-7323 or g.d.garcia05@gmail.com, he is our volunteer coordinator for this event. | Free backpacks and school supplies. To donate: Compare Food at 9 AM, before the event starts. |
| Project Love, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Dpt: Back to School Event | Saturday August 10 10:00 am-3:00 pm |
Carver High School 3545 Carver School Road |
Event Details |
If you'd like to donate new or gently used clothing or school supplies please contact Project Love at (336) 575-8144 or (336) 773-9160. | Provides essential back-to-school supplies, shoes, clothes, haircuts, and hairstyles as well as valuable information to students and their families. |
| St Anne's 3rd Annual Neighborhood Back 2 School Celebration | Saturday, August 10th, 4:00pm to 7:00pm |
St Anne's Episcopal Church 2690 Fairlawn Drive |
For more details check out the St Anne's WS To Volunteer click the following link: volunteerlink To donate Back to School Supplies: Amazon Wishlist Donations |
Alveria Dove-Ali, msalis.alistaffairs@hotmail.com | Bounce house, hot dogs, games, backpack giveaways. This event is free and open to everyone. |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem: Back to School Supplies | Entries must be made by July 31st | Must live in the counties that DSA of GWS supports. |
For more information please click here: DSA Facebook Flyer | Please email info@dsagws.org with the following information: name, grade, school, and mailing address | offering $25 Staples gift card for school-aged members with Down Syndrome to help with school supplies. |
| Ladeara Crest Estates: Back to School Drive | Saturday August 3, 11:00am - 2:00pm |
2531 Ladeara Crest Lane |
https://libertyeastredevelopment.com/ |
Ike Black, iblackjr@aol.com | Community cook out with several non profits networking. Still accepting donations |
| SaySo & SaySo336: LINK-Up Event | Saturday
August 10
10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Mount Tabor UMC:
Family Life Center
3543 Robinhood Road |
https://linktr.ee/saysonc |
"back-to-school block-party" themed event for youth and adults. | |
| Project Re3 Church: 2024 Teacher Appreciation Event | Taking donations until August 4th | For more details please check out their Flyer on Facebook: Project Re3 Church To give online, select the "teacher event" drop down at projectre3.org |
Contact Brooke Lawson at brookel@projectre3.org for more information or to donate. | Show support to local teachers! Accepting monetary donations and supplies. Check out the link for examples of supplies. | |
| Goodwill Industries of NW NC: Educator Book Discount | From July 19 to August 31 | Only at Goodwill Industries of NW NC retail stores | To learn more about this sale, and others coming soon , visit www.goodwillbacktoschool.org. Check out their Facebook Post Flyer: Goodwill Flyer |
all books will be 50% off. Must present a valid educator ID at time of purchase. | |
| The Dwelling: Back to School Supplies Drive | Drop off donations at the Dwelling by August 7th | 502 N Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |
Donate School Supplies to help our students succeed. See this Facebook Flyer for a list of items: The Dwelling Supplies Flyer |
Email Deacon Brittany at brittany@thedwellingws.org or call 7043259822 for more information | Backpacks with supplies to be given out at worship during our Back to School Blessing |
| WS Police Foundation & Department, City of WS: School Supply Giveaway | August 9th 8:00 am |
Winston Mutual Building 1225 East 5th Street |
Join Police Officers as we help the children prepare for their return to the classroom. Supplies are limiter - first come first serve. | ||
| Speas Global Elementary School: uniform/smod Exchange & Shop. Intercambio y compra del uniforme escolar/smod | Thursday/Jueves August/Agosto 8th 12:30 - 2:00 pm 4:00 - 6:30 pm |
speas Cafeteria/ en la cafeteria de Speas | For more details see their Facebook page here/Para mas detalles haz clic aqui: SPEAS FB POST or contact Emily Schutt |
Emily Schutt 3364033895 | available to students who attend Speas Global Elementary. Uniform exchange and shop. Volunteers needed! Se necesitan voluntarios |
| WS Christian School: Open House | Every Wednesday at 10:00 am | 3665 N Patterson Avenue | @WSCSLions If you would like to learn more about our ELC, please visit www.WSChristian.com. |
admission@WSChristian.com 3367597762 If you are aware of anyone looking for an opportunity, please have them email Joy Pinter at Admissions@WSChristian.com | 3 years old through 12th grade. WSCS has several slots available in the 3 year old, 4 year old, and transitional kindergarten classes. |
| Educator Warehouse Open House | August 2nd 9:00 am - 8:00 pm August 3rd 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
986 Hutton Street (Pod behind Diggs-Latham Elementary School) |
Check out their Facebook Flyer for more details: Educator Warehouse Flyer |
Contact: 3366711078/ 3368171673 or at: educatorwarehouse@forsythedpartnership.org | Registration Required. Shop for Free School Supplies for your classroom! |
