On August 19th, the Emma L. Johnston Southside Family Resource Center organized a heartwarming backpack giveaway event for the residents of the Southside community. The event was marked by an overwhelming sense of generosity and community support as families came together to receive support in the form of essential school supplies.
It was a fantastic day of giving back and supporting local families!
The annual Back to School Field Day event organized by the Big Brothers Big Sister Program took place on August 12th at Midstate Athletics in Cicero. Sponsored by, the event saw around 15 individuals from the company assisting with various activities such as setting up, organizing games, serving food, and distributing school supplies. Raffle prizes were given out, along with the option of choosing a $5 gift card from a selection of places.
The event was attended by approximately 60 people, including Barclay Damon staff, Bigs/Littles, parents, and other personnel. Barclay Damon set up 6 stations with different games for the children to enjoy, including basketball, balloon activities, and a large tic-tac-toe board.
