Have you ever been asked to do something, but not given the tools to do it?
Have you ever wanted to do something, but lacked resources to get it done?
Not having what you need is one of life’s great frustrations. And unfortunately, this is the case for many students each and every day. They may not have a pen, pencil, notebook or other necessary supplies to do well in class.
Texas Children’s Health Plan addressed this issue head on with three successful back to school fairs. Together, the events provided nearly 3,000 students with day-one ready backpacks.
- The August 10 event in Tyler had the highest attendance with 1,800 families present and 1,300 backpacks distributed.
- The August 3 Pasadena event resulted in the distribution of 1,100 backpacks.
- Port Arthur was host to the July 26 event where 492 students received backpacks.
In addition to the backpack giveaway, the events also included an opportunity for vaccines, health screenings and application assistance for any family wanting to apply for insurance through Texas Children’s Health Plan.