Sheridan Youth Assistance Program (SYAP) is the recipient of a $4,000 grant from Duke Energy. These funds will significantly assist with the cost of providing school supplies, toiletry items, shoes, and a backpack for approximately 160 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade attending Sheridan Community Schools.
Each year as families plan for their children to return to school prepared and ready to learn, often one of their challenges is being able to provide the necessary school supplies on the grade level list for each child.
Students will receive their specific grade level supplies at their school and book bags, toiletry items and other free items are distributed at the annual Back to School Bash on Sunday, July 31. This fun-filled event for students and their families is created to not only distribute book bags and supplies but to bring excitement for the beginning of a new school year in August. The event includes an inflatable obstacle course, haircuts, a dunk tank, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and more.
This annual program is a partnership between SYAP, MAMA’s Cupboard, Sheridan United Methodist Church, and Six Points Wesleyan Church.
About Sheridan Youth Assistance Program (SYAP)
Sheridan Youth Assistance serves as an early intervention advocate for youth ages 3 to 17 who are facing challenging life circumstances. We take a holistic approach to coordinate our community’s vast array of talents, services and resources to help youth and empower parents and caregivers. Learn more at youthassistance.org/sheridan.