Event series equips thousands of students with backpacks and information on educational opportunities
(ALBUQUERQUE, NM) – This summer, The LIBRE Institute is throwing back-to-school events in five cities across New Mexico. These events will feature giveaways of thousands of backpacks and other school supplies, food, and family-fun activities. The LIBRE Institute and local partners seek to support families as they prepare for the upcoming school year with the materials they need to succeed at school, as well as the opportunity to learn more about educational options that may benefit their families.
Back-to-school events schedule:
ALBUQUERQUE | In partnership with Casa Del Rey
Sunday, August 1st | 12:00-4:00pm
West Bluff Park 2408 Alamogordo Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
ESPANOLA | In partnership with El Buen Pastor
Saturday, July 31st | 10:00am
El Buen Pastor Parking Lot 609 Cll Rivera, Española, NM 87532
LAS CRUCES | In partnership with New Seasons Community Church
Saturday, August 7th | 9:00am-1:00pm
New Seasons 2215 S. Main St, Las Cruces NM 88001
ROSWELL | In partnership with Waymaker Church
Events the first week of August | please contact us for distribution information
Distribution at local RISD elementary schools
FARMINGTON | In partnership with One Church Farmington
Saturday, August 7th | 9AM-11AM
Desert Heights Church, 1835 E Main Farmington, NM 87401
Background
- According to a recent study, the average American family will spend approximately $612 per child on back-to-school spending needs, up 16% from last year.
- Surveys also indicate that parents of children in preschool are planning to spend as much as 32% more money this year.
- A key reason for the heightened spending is accelerated consumer prices, caused by inflation.
The LIBRE Institute serves as a trusted resource in helping Hispanics grow more prosperous by providing tools and information that empower the Latino community to build a successful future in the United States.
It is our hope that these back-to-school events across New Mexico will empower families to seek the best education opportunities for their child, as well as offset some of the rising back-to-school costs for families.
MEDIA STRONLY ENCOURAGED TO RSVP:
ckennedymercer@standtogether.org
(202) 578-2934
