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    EVENT DATE & TIME: SATURDAY, July 29, 2023
    11:00 am- 3:00 pm

    Elston's Gill Field

    FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ALL STUDENTS


    Michigan City residents and/or MCAS students only. 
    Student names will be checked - parent/guardian will be asked to show ID. 

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    SPONSORS WANTED! 
     
    The Back to School Rally is seeking event sponsors! As a sponsor, you will receive a complimentary exhibitor registration, recognition on Banners/Signage at the Event (by sponsorship level) and recognition in pre-and post-event press releases.

    CLICK HERE to download a Sponsorship Form for the 2023 Citywide Back-to-School Rally. 
    Please contact Pat Harris for additional sponsor information at (219) 879-6902 or harrispat@att.net.      
     
    THANK YOU to our Title Sponsors so far: 
    Franciscan Health, Anthem, American Licorice Company,
    Meijer, Comcast, Michigan City Area Schools, Indiana Black Expo, United Way, and Sodexo
     
    THANK YOU to our Media Partners: The Herald-Dispatch, WEFM, and WIMS!
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    ATTENTION EXHIBITORS!
    We welcome community organizations to provide valuable information to students and families! 
    CLICK HERE to register your organization as an exhibitor.
    For details, contact Nakia Bonds, nakia.bonds@anthem.com or call (317) 495-4695.

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    VOLUNTEERS:
    For information about volunteering for the Rally, contact Faye Moore at fayenaacplaporte@gmail.com or (219) 561-6906 or CLICK HERE to sign up online.
     
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    COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
     
    We welcome all businesses and organizations to participate in the 2023 School Supply Collection Drive. Follow the link below to learn how... it's as simple as putting a box out at your location and bringing us what you collect by July 27. THANK YOU! 

    Fact Sheet on the 2023 School Supply Collection Drive

    Download and Print this Sign for Your Collection Box 

    Download and Print 2023 Flyer

    PUBLIC COLLECTION LOCATIONS IN MICHIGAN CITY - DROP OFF SUPPLIES HERE!
    (NOW - JULY 26)

    MCAS Administration Building (408 S Carroll Ave)

    Al's Supermarket (Franklin St. and Karwick Plaza Locations)

    Captain Ed's (400 U.S. 20 HWY)

    City Hall (100 E. Michigan Blvd.)

    First Trust Credit Union (950 E US HWY 20)

    First United Methodist Church (121 E 7th St)

    Meridian Title Corp. (241 E 4th St, Unit D)

    Michigan City Salvation Army (1201 Franklin St)

    Restore Dental Arts (1213 E Coolspring Ave.)

    Weichert Realty-Merrion Group (1010 N Karwick Rd)

    *** More 2023 locations to be announced ***