The Upstate Fatherhood Coalition, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) and Goodwill Industries, is hosting their 2026 Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1st!
This community event is designed to support local students and families by providing backpacks, school supplies, resources, and encouragement as they prepare for the upcoming school year. To make this event a success, they are reaching out to valued business and community partners to request donations of school supplies and related items. Interested in contributing? Contact them at (864) 241-4464 or (803) 683-2384.
Suggested Donation Items Include:
-Backpacks
-Composition notebooks
-Loose-leaf paper
-Folders and binders
-Pencils, pens, crayons, and markers
-Glue sticks and scissors
-Highlighters
-Pencil pouches
-Calculators
-Hand sanitizer and tissues
-Other school-related supplies
