Detroit Children in Need to Start the School Year Right, with Back 2 School Store Operated by the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan

Photo courtesy of National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan

Nearly 300 children to select free clothing, school supplies, books and more at in-person store; an additional 600 children to be provided with clothing and supplies via 19 agencies.

 What: 

The National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI), a social advocacy and grassroots volunteer organization operating in metro Detroit for 134 years, is organizing an in-person Back 2 School store for nearly 300 low-income Detroit children. They will be able to shop for winter coats, hats, mittens, long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, underwear, socks, pants or leggings, books, school supplies, toothbrush and toothpaste. Each child will be teamed with an NCJW|MI volunteer who will act as a personal shopper, ensuring they get the correct size clothes. Prior to COVID-19, 900 children were able to attend the event but since the pandemic, NCJW|MI has adapted the Back 2 School store to a hybrid model. This year approximately 300 children will attend the in-person event; then on August 6, an additional 600 children will be provided with clothing and school supplies from NCJW|MI through social service agencies.

When:

 Sunday August 3 from 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Why: 

NCJW|MI is organizing the pop-up store for Detroit children who have been identified by 19 partner social service agencies as needing a helping hand. Approximately $180 provides clothing and school supplies for a child. Some money comes from NCJW|MI fundraising efforts and some from corporate donors and charitable grants. For more information go to www.ncjwmi.org

About the National Council of Jewish Women of Michigan

Founded in 1891 and inspired by Jewish values, National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan has maintained a progressive stance on issues at the local, state and national levels. It is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates committed to social justice and a call for action ‘Powerful Voices. Progressive Change’. The mission of supporters is to improve the quality of life for women, children, and families by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.