Backpack giveway planned
A Pittsburgh-based nonprofit is holding a back-to-school giveaway in Uniontown in August.
Dream Start Foundation, which focuses on providing low-income children with free school supplies, will hold a “Back2School” giveaway event and community day Aug. 6 at Grant Street Park.
“We are planning to give away 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in the community so that they can be ready for the upcoming first day of school,” said Cole Barefoot, co-founder of the foundation.
Along with the backpacks, free haircuts will be offered as well as entertainment.
Food vendors are also expected to be on-hand.
A basketball tournament will also be held, with proceeds going toward next year’s event, said Barefoot, who grew up in nearby Fredericktown.