ELIGIBLE FAMILIES MUST PRE-REGISTER BY AUG. 1 FOR 10TH ANNUAL TARRANT COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL ROUNDUP ON WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6, AT WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER Free one-stop shop to provide school supplies for approximately 10,000 qualifying Tarrant County children, plus dental, health and vision screenings, immunizations, haircuts, information, services and more FORT WORTH, Texas (June 26, 2014) – Summer may just be underway, but it’s not too early for eligible families to pre-register for the 10th annual Tarrant County Back To School Roundup, presented by Walmart and Sam’s Club. Families must pre-register by Aug. 1 in order to attend the 10th-annual event, which will take place Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2013, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Will Rogers Memorial Center’s Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall (3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107). A one-stop shop to prep the whole family for the first day of school, Roundup will provide free school supplies to pre-registered students pre-K through 12th grade who meet specific eligibility requirements. Roundup also will offer families health, dental and vision screenings, immunizations, haircuts and information on education, health and social services. Plus, pre-K through 5th grade students will receive a free backpack. Other highlights will include musical entertainment, kids activities, games, interactive demonstrations and more. Registration events are being held throughout Tarrant County. (See schedule below for remaining locations and times.) For details, call 2-1-1 or visit backtoschoolroundup.org. “There is a great need to help our children in Tarrant County,” said Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley. “If we can get our children the essential school supplies and services so they are ready to learn on the very first day of school, then we have made a great difference in their lives and improved their chances for educational success.” Judge Whitley noted that this is a community effort and added his thanks “to the local business community, nonprofits and numerous civic groups who have helped to make this day possible.” Free services for students will include immunizations, dental screenings, fluoride applications, toothbrushes, toothpaste, vision screenings and haircuts. All family members are welcome to take advantage of free health screenings (including blood pressure and glucose checks). “On behalf of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, we are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Tarrant County Back to School Roundup which impacts so many children in the Fort Worth area as they get ready to head back to school in the fall,” said Curtis Scheffe, Walmart market manager. “Walmart is passionate about helping people live better and making a positive impact where we live and work. We know this event will help thousands of Tarrant County children and their families get what they need to have a great start to the school year.” Educational information, in English and Spanish, will be offered at community resource booths focused on literacy, parenting, nutrition, financial literacy, fire safety and social services. Representatives from Tarrant County schools will be on hand to answer questions and distribute materials on reading programs, psychological and social services, and family literacy. Parking is $10 at the Memorial Center, or free parking is available at Farrington Field, located at the corner of University and Lancaster. Free shuttle service between Will Rogers and Farrington Field will be provided. In addition, The T will provide free bus service on Aug. 6 to Roundup participants utilizing the Fort Worth public transportation service (pre-registration voucher required). IMPORTANT: Only eligible Tarrant County families who have pre-registered by Aug. 1 will be admitted into Roundup (no walk-ups the day of the event). In order to pre-register, participants must be public school students ages 4-18 who reside in Tarrant County and meet the 2014 Federal Poverty Income guidelines. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE A PHOTO ID, PROOF OF TARRANT COUNTY RESIDENCY AND PROOF OF INCOME SHOWING THE FAMILY FALLS BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. Picture ID includes state driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card, or foreign consulate-issued identification (i.e. Matricula Consular). Tarrant County proof of residency includes May, June, July or August 2014 utility bill (electricity, water, phone or gas) showing applicant name and current address or letter from landlord or apartment management company, on company letterhead, indicating proof of residency during May, June, July or August 2014. Proof of Income may be verified using paycheck stubs from May, June, July or August 2014 or a letter dated in May, June, July or August 2014 on agency or company letterhead from an employer, welfare office, caseworker, or Social Security Administration Office indicating annual income and signed by an agent of the company or agency. Letter must include contact phone number for verification. Roundup is entirely funded by private donations and in-kind contributions. It is a collaborative effort between Tarrant County and its 20 school districts, its municipalities, public health department, state agencies, nonprofits, corporate sponsors and volunteers. Presenting sponsors are Walmart/Sam’s Club. Other sponsors are Amerigroup, Chase, Coca-Cola Refreshment Group, Fidelity Investments, First United Methodist Fort Worth, H&R Block, JPS Health Network, Sid Richardson Foundation, The Ryan Foundation, The T, TXU Energy and XTO Energy. Community partners are Arlington ISD, Baylor College of Dentistry, Fort Worth ISD, Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County, Medstar Emergency Medical Services, Ogle School of Hair and Nails – Hurst, Ogle School of Hair and Nails – Arlington, Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance Foundation, Tarrant County Public Health, United Way of Tarrant County and 2-1-1.
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