JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ST PETERSBURG HOSTS BACK-TO-SCHOOL CARE FAIR

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 24, 2007) – Imagine children heading off to school without the right tools for success - like immunizations and school supplies - just because their families lack the means to provide them. Getting the school year off a good start is what the Junior League of St. Petersburg's Back-to-School Care Fair is all about.

That tradition will continue this year, on Saturday, August 4. In its 11th year, the annual event offers free medical exams, immunizations, vision checks, dental screenings and backpacks filled with school supplies to at-risk children in St. Petersburg's Midtown and Childs Park areas. Last year, more than 2,200 children attended the event.

Junior League of St. Petersburg Back-to-School Care Fair
Saturday, August 4, 2007
8am – 2pm (registration ends at 12:00)

Medical Exams, Immunizations, Vision and Dental Screenings
Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center
1344 22nd Street South

Community Agencies and Backpack Distribution
Midtown Youth & Family Enrichment Center
1201 22nd Street South

All children receiving services and supplies must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

During the last ten years, the JLSP has provided more than 10,000 volunteer hours, nearly 5,500 medical exams, close to 1,500 dental and eye exams, as well as providing approximately 18,000 backpacks filled with school supplies.

For more information on the Back-to-School Care Fair or to make a donation of school supplies, call the Junior League of St. Petersburg at (727) 895-5018.


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Founded locally in 1927, The Junior League of St. Petersburg is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Regular community activities include the Back-to-School Care Fair, Kids Create! art tent, Give-a-Book program, Library Puppets program, public affairs, community outreach projects and more.

For details about The Junior League of St. Petersburg, please visit www.jlstp.org