July 10, 2017
ELIGIBLE FAMILIES MUST PRE-REGISTER BY AUG. 5 FOR 13TH ANNUAL TARRANT COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL ROUNDUP ON THURSDAY, AUG. 10, AT WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER
Free one-stop shop to provide school supplies for approximately 10,000 qualifying Tarrant County children, plus dental, health and vision screenings, immunizations, haircuts, information, services and more
FORT WORTH, Texas (July 6, 2017) – In its 13th year, the Tarrant County Back To School Roundup, presented by Walmart, will take place Thursday, Aug. 10, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Will Rogers Memorial Center’s Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall (3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107). Families who meet eligibility guidelines must pre-register by Aug. 5 to attend the event. Registration events are being held throughout Tarrant County. (See schedule below for locations and times.) For details, call 2-1-1 or visit backtoschoolroundup.org.
A one-stop shop to prepare the whole family for the first day of school, Roundup will provide free school supplies to pre-registered students in pre-K through 12th grade who meet specific eligibility requirements. Free services for students include immunizations, dental screenings, fluoride applications, toothbrushes, toothpaste, vision screenings and haircuts. All family members are welcome to take advantage of free health screenings (including blood pressure, glucose checks and kidney health screenings). Pre-K through 5th grade students will receive a free backpack. Plus, Half Price Books will give away 7,000 books. Other highlights will include musical entertainment, kids activities, games, interactive demonstrations and more.
“Through the Back to School Roundup we can get the ‘whole’ child ready from head to toe,” said Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley. “The more we care for our youth now, the less likely they'll face struggles in the future. We greatly appreciate the businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions rallying behind Roundup to ensure our children are equipped to achieve.”
Judge Whitley encouraged everyone to support the effort, whether through volunteering, sponsoring or donating money. A $50 donation will underwrite a free backpack, school supplies, immunizations and haircut for a child.
Funded entirely by private donations and in-kind contributions, Roundup is a collaborative effort between Tarrant County and its 20 school districts, its municipalities, public health department, state agencies, nonprofits, corporate sponsors and volunteers. For the last nine years, Walmart has been presenting sponsor of Roundup.
“Back to school is one of the most exciting times for us at Walmart," said Kellie Duhr, Walmart's Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations. "We are proud to sponsor the Back to School Roundup again this year, and help students and families in Tarrant County prepare for the school year."
Educational information, in English and Spanish, will be offered at community resource booths focused on literacy, parenting, nutrition, financial literacy, fire safety and social services. Representatives from Tarrant County schools will be on hand to answer questions and distribute materials on reading programs, psychological and social services, and family literacy.
Free parking is available at Farrington Field, located at the corner of University and Lancaster. Free shuttle service between Will Rogers and Farrington Field will be provided. Or parking is available for $10 at the Memorial Center.
IMPORTANT: Only eligible Tarrant County families who have pre-registered by Aug. 5 will be admitted into Roundup (no walk-ups the day of the event). In order to pre-register, participants must be public school students ages 4-18 who reside in Tarrant County and meet the 2017 Federal Poverty Income guidelines. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE A PHOTO ID, PROOF OF TARRANT COUNTY RESIDENCY AND PROOF OF INCOME SHOWING THE FAMILY FALLS BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL.
Picture ID includes state driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card, or foreign consulate-issued identification (i.e. Matricula Consular). Tarrant County proof of residency includes June, July or August 2017 utility bill (electricity, water, phone or gas) showing applicant name and current address or letter from landlord or apartment management company, on company letterhead, indicating proof of residency during June, July or August 2017. Proof of Income may be verified using paycheck stubs from June, July or August 2017 or a letter dated in June, July or August 2017 on agency or company letterhead from an employer, welfare office, caseworker, or Social Security Administration Office indicating annual income and signed by an agent of the company or agency. Letter must include contact phone number for verification.
The presenting sponsor is Walmart, and the major sponsor is Sid W. Richardson Foundation. Other sponsors are Aetna; Amerigroup; Big City Crushed Concrete; BNSF Railway; Cigna; Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages; Cook Children’s Health Plan; Dallas Mavericks; FedEx Ground; H&R Block; Huitt Zollars; JPS Health Network; Linebarger Attorneys at Law; Origin Bank; The Ryan Foundation; TXU Energy; UNT Health Science Center; UPS; and XTO Energy.
Community partners are Fort Worth ISD; Half Price Books; Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County; Medstar Emergency Medical Services; Ogle School of Hair and Nails – Arlington; Ogle School of Hair and Nails – Fort Worth; Ogle School of Hair and Nails – Hurst; Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance Foundation; Tarrant County Public Health; Texas A&M University College of Dentistry; and United Way of Tarrant County/2-1-1.
Media partners are Fox 4 and My 27, Unimas 49, Greensheet Media, K104, Smooth R&B 105.7, La Jefa 99.1 FM, Que Buena 94.1 FM, 92.1 Hank FM, 95.9 The Ranch, KYDA 101.7 Air1 and 106.1 KISS FM.
For more information and to register for the Back To School Round Up, visit backtoschoolroundup.org or call 2-1-1.
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PRE-REGISTRATION EVENTS
Thursday, July 6; 10 a.m.-noon
East Regional Library
6301 Bridge St.
Fort Worth, TX 76112
Thursday, July 6; 4-6 p.m.
Martin Branch Boys and Girls Club
3123 Avenue G.
Fort Worth, Texas 76105
Wednesday, July 12; 4-7 p.m.
James F. Delaney Elementary
203 Clover Ln.
Kennedale, TX 76060
Saturday, July 15; 10 a.m.-noon
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Parish Hall
4100 Blue Mound Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76106
Monday, July 17; 5-7 p.m.
Tarrant County Resource Connection
2300 Circle Dr. (Conference Center)
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Tuesday, July 18; 2-4 p.m.
All Saints Catholic Church, Parish Hall
200 NW 20th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76164
Tuesday July 18; 6-8 p.m.
Everman Public Library
100 N. Race Street
Fort Worth, TX 76140
Wednesday, July 19; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Parkway Elementary (Cafeteria)
1320 W. Everman Pkwy.
Fort Worth, TX 76134
Thursday, July 20; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
La Gran Plaza
4200 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Thursday, July 20; 4-6 p.m.
Butler Branch Boys and Girls Club
1800 I.M. Terrell Way
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Friday, July 21; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ridglea Library
3628 Bernie Anderson Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Saturday, July 22; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Southwest Regional Library
4001 Library Ln.
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Saturday, July 22; 10 a.m.-noon
White Settlement ISD Resource Center
1000-A South Cherry Ln.
White Settlement, TX 76108
Tuesday, July 25; 6-8 p.m.
North Riverside Elementary
7900 N. Riverside Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76137
Thursday, July 27; 4-6 p.m.
Northside Branch Boys and Girls Club
2000 Ellis Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
Thursday, July 27; 3-5 p.m.
H&R Block
2804 Cleburne Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Friday, July 28; 4-6 p.m.
White Settlement ISD Resource Center
1000-A South Cherry Ln.
White Settlement, TX 76108
Friday, July 28; 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Eugene McCray Community Center
932 Wilbarger St.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Saturday, July 29; 9 a.m.-noon
Tarrant County Resource Connection
2300 Circle Dr. (Conference Center)
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Tuesday, August 1; 3-5 p.m.
H&R Block
1828 E. Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76010
Thursday, August 3; 3-5 p.m.
H&R Block
5411 Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76112
Friday, August 4; 2-4 p.m.
Haltom City Library
4809 Haltom Road
Haltom City, TX 76117
Saturday, August 5; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
La Gran Plaza
4200 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Contact:
Becky Mayad
becky@mayadpr.com, 214-352-1881
