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Hi City Sweat Club,

I learned more about your upcoming Back-to-School Fest today and wanted to send this email so you have my contact information for this event and future opportunities to connect.

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I’ll share the event information below with the appropriate marketing/communications personnel within my organization so we can help get the word out to families in our network. I’ll also reference this email for the event details and reach out with any additional questions.

I understand that organizations and programs within Durfee Innovation Society and the surrounding community are also invited to join the celebration. If appropriate for my organization, we may be interested in setting up a table, bringing program information, or simply being present to have conversations with families and increase awareness of resources available to the community.

More information is available for weekly events, and additional outlining this upcoming at citysweatclub.org/events

EVENT DETAILS

3rd Annual No Sweat This School Year: Back-to-School Fest

City Sweat Club invites the community to its 3rd Annual Back-to-School Fest and second annual celebration hosted at Durfee Innovation Society.

Saturday, August 22

11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Durfee Innovation Society

2470 Collingwood Street

Detroit, MI 48206

The goal of the day is simple: help take some of the stress out of preparing for a new school year and give families more to look forward to.

Families will have access to backpacks and school supplies at no cost, with supplies collected for students across age groups—from crayons, markers and early-learning essentials for our littlest learners to notebooks, writing supplies and other classroom essentials appropriate for middle and high school students.

Families can also explore the Community Closet, a collection of pre-loved and new clothing shared from one neighbor to another. Items range from infant through adult sizes, allowing youth, parents and caregivers to make selections for the school, work and everyday season ahead—all at no cost.

And this day isn't only for those coming to receive resources. Everyone is invited to come celebrate with us. We want the building and surrounding community filled with neighbors, organizations, families and friends connecting with one another.

Bites + Sips

Food and beverages will be available throughout the celebration while supplies last, including a taste of what's being created through Opportunity Café and City Meals.

Community Conversations

12:00–12:30 PM | Wellness Panel

A community conversation around wellness, access and the different ways we can better care for ourselves and one another.

12:30–1:00 PM | Sustainability Panel

A conversation exploring sustainability, repurposing fashion and the connection between what we wear, how we feel and our larger ecosystem of wellness. Clothing can have a second life—and access to something that allows someone to feel comfortable and confident in how they present themselves can have an impact far beyond what we see on the exterior.

1:30 PM–Close | The Recipe: Open Mic

Walter Lacey, sole MC and founder of The Recipe, will lead an open mic to close out the celebration. Family-friendly artists will share their talent and artwork, with opportunities for members of the community to step up to the mic as well.

Come for the resources. Stay for the conversations, connection and celebration.

No registration or ticket is required. No cost to attend. Register here for alerts: [click here to add to calendar].

Thank you!