Press Release: 2,000 backpacks to be distributed at DC Public Library’s 7th annual Bellevue Back-to-School Bash

News Release — DC Public Library

August 9, 2019

Media Contact: George Williams, Media Relations Manager

WHO: DC Public Library, Community of Hope and the Metropolitan Police Department’s Beat the Street’s Initiative

WHAT: Help Ward 8 children gear up for the school year with new backpacks and school supplies.

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 14; 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m

WHERE: Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Library; Atlantic St. SW between Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. and South Capitol St.

(Washington, D.C.) – Over the last seven years, what started as a DC Public Library program with 50 backpacks has grown into one of the largest back-to-school events east of the Anacostia River. Now thousands of Ward 8 residents attend the Bellevue Back-to-School Bash which features educational resources, health screenings and a giveaway of backpacks with school supplies. The event has even attracted the attention and support of the Miss USA Pageant.

The 7th annual Bellevue Back-to-School Bash is a block party that will include more than 20 community vendors, musical performances by the band SUTTLE (formerly known as Suttle Thoughts), free face painting, caricature art, raffles and prizes. It also raises awareness of how the Library’s staff and resources can help students be successful in the new school year.

The Bellevue Back-to-School Bash is organized by the DC Public Library, Community of Hope, Covenant Baptist UCC and the Metropolitan Police Department’s Beat the Streets initiative.

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