Back to School Drive Begins (now thru Sept. 12)

Students will return to school next week. To offer some support to local students and parents, neighborhood organizations are sponsoring a school supply drive which will benefit Seaton Elementary and Scott Montgomery students.

Please donate school supplies to deserving students wherever you see these signs. 
Needed supplies include backpacks, notebooks, looseleaf paper, folders, binders, pens, pencils, audio books, laptops and in good condition, and monetary donations* for supplies or students needing uniforms. For more information contact: Info ]at[ ShawMainStreets.com or (202) 422-1161. If your prefer to make a financial donation, please make checks payable to “Shaw Main Streets,” note “Back to School Drive” in the note field on your check, and drop off or send to: 1426 9th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-3330. All financial donations are 100% tax deductible and will go to help deserving local students.

Participating businesses and organizations with drop boxes:

• Azi’s Cafe, 1336 9th Street NW 
• Chatman’s D’Vine Bakery & Café, 1239 9th Street, NW
• Good Libations, 1201 5th St NW
• 5th Street Hardware, 1055 5th Street NW
• Bread for the City, 1525 7th Street NW
• ONEDC, 614 S St NW 
• Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market, 1st & R St NW

Donations will also be accepted on August 23 at:
School Beautification Day, 8am-1pm. Check with local schools for more information. 
The Annual Blagden/Alley Naylor Court Picnic, 6-9pm, at the 900 Block of O Street in Historical Naylor Court