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Backpack Giveaway at Orange County Community Action Centers

Doreen Overstreet, Public Information Officer
(407) 836-5301 or (407) 468-5851 (mobile)
Email: Doreen.Overstreet@ocfl.net

30 July 2015

What:
Backpack giveaway for Orange County youth at multiple Orange County Community Action Centers. Students will receive free backpacks stuffed with school supplies. The event will include free lunch for parents and students along with free health screenings and haircuts. Admission and parking are free.

Members of the public can register for the Backpack giveaway by calling the Community Center.

When:
Saturday, August 8, 2015
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where:
John Bridges Community Action Center
445 W. 13th Street
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 254-9449

Pine Hills Community Action Center
6408 Jennings Street
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 254-9100

Who:
Lonnie Bell, Director of Family Services, Orange County Government
Sherry Paramore, Director of Community Action, Orange County Government

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About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its citizens and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world famous theme parks, the nation’s second largest convention center, and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners including the Mayor who is elected countywide. For more information please visit www.OCFL.net or go to the Orange County facebook and twitter pages.