Press release
The start of a new school year is once again upon us and the Malakoff Housing Authority is preparing for our 2nd Annual Back-to-School Bash to help prepare our families for the ever rising cost of getting their kids back in school. Our goal this year is the same, to help ease that burden by putting together an event where parents who reside in the Malakoff Housing Authority can bring their children to get school supplies and basic hygiene items. We want our youth starting the new school year the right way, prepared and confident! In order to accomplish this we must reach out for the help of our generous community.
We are asking for donations to help make this event possible. We are in need of school supplies and hygiene items such as deodorant, soap, shampoo and toothpaste. We are also accepting monetary donations so that we are able to go out and purchase what we do not receive, in bulk, using our tax exempt status.
Last year our amazing community pulled together and we were able to provide all 31 school aged children with a bag full of school supplies as well as a bag of basic hygiene items. For that, we are truly grateful! We currently have 30 school aged children who reside within the Malakoff Housing Authority. I know that with the help of generous community leaders like you, we can make this event an even bigger success than last year!
Thank you so much, ArKita Dowell Executive Director