Community Corner

Back-to-School Drive Will Give Kids Supplies, Health Screenings

Community can donate to event for children in need.

When Act Together Ministries hosts its 5th annual Tools 4 School on Aug. 4, not only will it will provide school supplies, but it will also provide haircuts and medical and dental screenings to children in need.

The community can donate supplies at the following locations:

  • Freedom Journey Yoga in Johns Creek
  • Christ the Shepherd in Alpharetta
  • Menchie’s on Windward Parkway
  • Chick-fil-A Lanier Crossing
  • Crooked Creek Storage in Alpharetta
  • Scott’s Auto Center in Cumming
  • Lakeside Realty in Cumming        

The Aug. 4 event will be held at Christ the Shepherd, 4655 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta from 2 to 5 p.m. and will also include lunch, games and crafts.

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For a $50 donation, sponsors can also help a child in need be prepared for the new school year. Act Together is seeking doctors, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, photographers and hair stylists to volunteer their services.

To register as a volunteer, make a donation or learn about the event, visit www.actogetherministries.org. Families in need who will participate are required to register online; space is limited.

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