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Back To School Potluck Held at Potter Park
On July 22nd, Blanketing Families hosted their first "Back To School Potluck" at Potter Park in Elgin, where families could receive school supplies at a one-stop location.
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Blanketing Families a non-profit 501c3 organization has been serving the community of Elgin and surrounding area for a few years now.
Founders Annette Hammond and Ann Pringle created this event to streamline the back to school process.
"This was the first Back To School Collaboration in Elgin," say Annette and Ann. "We realized that families run from one event to the next to get back to school items. Blanketing Families took the lead and suggested a Pot- luck Collaboration Giveaway in one location."
The community jumped on board to help. Event sponsors Food Lion of Elgin, DoorDash/ DoorMart, Jensen Insurance Partners, Brown's Oil & Lube, Town of Elgin and many more.
"We love our community, and love how each church, organization, business and agency came together to participated in this event," say Annette and Ann. "They helped make it a huge success, and we are looking forward to next year."
"We Are Better Together" - Me +You = COMMUNITY!
Photos courtesy Donna Bonfrancesco.
