Press release from Interfaith Assistance Ministry:
Interfaith Assistance Ministry will begin giving out school supplies and a backpack to children in need on the year-round (flex) school calendar on Monday, June 17.
To qualify to receive school supply assistance from IAM, a child’s parent must come to IAM for an interview to receive supplies for their children. Proof of student enrollment at a Henderson County school is required or proof of residency in Henderson County, such as a report card, library card or school enrollment form. Last year, IAM helped more than 600 children with school supplies and/or backpacks.
IAM hopes to alleviate some of the financial strain that parents face during the back to school season. A backpack and grade level supplies can easily cost $100 or more. When you factor multiple children in a family, the expense can create a dire financial situation for those families who struggle to make ends meet.
“Thanks to the generosity of our community, IAM is blessed to help hundreds of Henderson County students with school supplies and backpacks every year,” said Elizabeth Willson Moss, IAM Executive Director. “Donations of school supplies, backpacks and financial donations enable IAM to help more students each year.”
IAM will also be holding their second annual Free Back-to-School Kid’s Haircut Clinic on Saturday, August 24th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in IAM’s parking lot, located at 310 Freeman Street, Hendersonville. To qualify for a haircut, students must provide the same documentation and meet the same criteria for receiving school supplies at IAM. Students can receive school supplies at the haircut clinic if needed, their parents will need to go through an interview on the day of the event. Last year with the help of local hairstylists and barbers, IAM was able to provide 47 children with a haircut just in time for the new school year.
IAM, a 501c3 nonprofit, was founded in 1984 to serve as a clearing house for local faith congregations to assist area residents in financial crisis with food, clothing, shoes, utility bill and rent assistance. Over the years IAM’s services have increased to include personal hygiene items, prescription assistance, linens, blankets, school supplies, transportation assistance, pet food, medical cost assistance, food for a week’s worth of three meals a day, a Working Women’s Clothing Closet and more. Please make donations via IAM’s website or mail to P.O Box 2562, Hendersonville, NC, 28792.
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