Sat Aug 10, 10:00 AM - Sat Aug 10, 7:00 PM
Security Square Mall South
Security Boulevard, Woodlawn, MD 21244
Community: Ellicott City
Description
To Serve, Uplift, Connect and Celebrate our Community! A BOLD VISION FOR A STRONGER COMMUNITY
Event Details
New in 2019, Liberty Community Development Corporation (LCDC) revamped our annual food and school supplies drive, giving it an innovative and different form of vitality. Once named the “Back to School Jam,” we are taking a new and fresh approach to efforts in igniting the community. Birthed from LCDCs’ mission to promote improvement in the quality of life of Baltimore County residents, this event has spanned twelve years and has provided over 10,000 families with food and toiletries and 15,000 children with school supplies. This half-day give a way event will continue with its original purpose but this year we are increasing the access to resources music and activities for everyone; committed to creating a fun and safe space for people of the community to have a good time and encourage a sense of community pride and cohesiveness.
With our new location and added goals we project attendance to double from the average 1000 attendees to 2000. We want to increase availability of resources, services and information to families. We also want to provide consultation and information from agencies, organizations and public policy-makers interested in improving the community. Working collaboratively to Serve, Uplift, Connect, and Celebrate our Community.
OBJECTIVES
Provide an event which engages and inspires the interest of the local community.
Provide youth with supplies, clothing and tools that will encourage a successful school year.
Give education and tools to encourage financial literacy for youth and adults.
Effect a positive change and engagement with children and teens.
Support the growth and development of the local community and create community cohesion.
Increase community involvement through volunteerism, networking and participation.
Increase the availability and access of healthy local food to urban communities while promoting healthy choices and good nutrition.
Introduce post-secondary education opportunities and career possibilities.
Develop stronger, healthier individuals and families.
Provide opportunities to help families learn how to stay healthy and safe.
Provide health education and inform
With our new location and added goals we project attendance to double from the average 1000 attendees to 2000. We want to increase availability of resources, services and information to families. We also want to provide consultation and information from agencies, organizations and public policy-makers interested in improving the community. Working collaboratively to Serve, Uplift, Connect, and Celebrate our Community.
OBJECTIVES
Provide an event which engages and inspires the interest of the local community.
Provide youth with supplies, clothing and tools that will encourage a successful school year.
Give education and tools to encourage financial literacy for youth and adults.
Effect a positive change and engagement with children and teens.
Support the growth and development of the local community and create community cohesion.
Increase community involvement through volunteerism, networking and participation.
Increase the availability and access of healthy local food to urban communities while promoting healthy choices and good nutrition.
Introduce post-secondary education opportunities and career possibilities.
Develop stronger, healthier individuals and families.
Provide opportunities to help families learn how to stay healthy and safe.
Provide health education and inform