We are supporting 1,000 students and their families with the best holistic tools and resources for a successful school year. We welcome you to join us!
ABOUT THE 12th ANNUAL HEALTH & WELLNESS BACK 2 SCHOOL FESTIVAL
Our event will ensure that every family is equipped for a healthy school year.
(While supplies last) every K-12 student registered and present at the festival will receive:
Brand new, durable backpack - filled with notebook paper, composition books, pencils, pens, rulers, calculators and more!
A best-selling book featuring black children written by an author of color
An emotional wellness fidget / anxiety coping toy
Become A Sponsor!
Join us in serving 1,000 students and their families! As a sponsor, you’ll be recognized as a pillar of success for Black communities in the Greater Washington region, including expanded brand visibility well beyond the duration of the festival! View our customized sponsorship opportunities and pledge today.
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Health & Wellness Pavilion: we’ll provide various health screenings for the entire family, including vaccines for COVID, influenza, and tetanus.
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Black Brilliance Marketplace: we’ll have Black-owned businesses with items for sale that the whole family can enjoy.
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Mental & Emotional Wellness Pavilion: we’ll have experts on hand to discuss youth therapy, emotional learning, behavioral disabilities, and caregiving for seniors.
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Food Pavilion: shop at our Black Farmers Market, judge the healthy tasting samples, and buy lunch at one of the many food trucks.
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Arts & Crafts Station: kids will enjoy various activities to ignite their creativity and engage their inner artist!
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Voter Registration Drive: get civically engaged by learning more about the upcoming elections in your area and register to vote!
Health & Wellness Partners
Book Fair Partner
Sponsors
HAVE A QUESTION?
Contact us at
back2school@gwul.org