United Way Taking Registrations For Back Pack Giveaway

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The United Way of Southwest Michigan is taking registrations now for its annual School Supply Spectacular in Cass County. United Way Volunteer Engagement Director Debbie Ramirez tells WSJM News they give away 1,000 backpacks loaded with school supplies, and this year things will be different. Everyone will have to register in advance to schedule a time to pick up their items on one of two dates.

“One event happens on Saturday, August 15 in Cassopolis at the Brookside Learning Center, and the other date is Wednesday, the 19th of August, and that will be held at Marcellus High School.”

Ramirez says this is to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The United Way will once again slip golden tickets for extra goodies from Walmart into 20 random backpacks. The online registration form will ask for grade level and backpack color preference, among other things. Ramirez says it’s the generosity of corporate donors that makes the giveaway possible.  You can learn more and sign up right here.