Join us for our 5th Annual #WeKeepUsSafe Back to School Bash & Youth Festival! In August 2023, Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) proudly hosted our 4th Annual event, with the support of 12 sponsors, 20+ school and community partners, and the incredible participation of our students and their families.
At the event, we distributed 2000 backpacks filled with essential supplies and resources, including digital devices, snacks, and reading materials, ensuring our students were well-prepared for the school year ahead. Alongside the backpack giveaway, attendees enjoyed musical performances, a lively dance competition, activity booths hosted by community partners, and complimentary food and drinks.
Thanks to your unwavering support, we surpassed our goal and have now supported over 5,000 students over the past four years. As we gear up for our 5th year, we're excited to make this our biggest and best event yet! Whether you've been with us from the start or are joining us for the first time, stay tuned for more information on how you can be a part of this impactful community event. Together, let's continue to support our students and ensure they have the resources and encouragement they need for a successful school year!
What is the Back to School Bash?
Join us for the #WeKeepUsSafe Back to School Bash & Youth Festival, a day of celebration marking the start of the new school year! Hosted by SYC/W6MA, this event brings together community partners and members to provide students and families with brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies and digital devices. Attendees can also sign up for tutoring and enrichment programs, receive assistance with paperwork and required school immunizations, and more!
Our Impact
Since 2020, SYC/W6MA has supported over 5,000 DC students and 1,200 families through the #WeKeepUsSafe Back to School Bash. Over 94% of backpack recipients come from households earning less than $50k/year, with over 95% being Black or Hispanic students. This year, our goal is to reach 2,000 students, bringing our cumulative total to 7,000 students reached since we started the Bash! With your support, we aim to raise $220,000 to make it happen. It’s an ambitious goal–but we can do it, with YOUR help.
Here’s how you can support DC students:
