AKRON, Ohio – August 30, 2010 – The Young Black Professionals Coalition (YBPC) and DJ Mr. King hosted its 3rd Annual “I Know I Can” Back 2 School Drive this past Saturday at Deon’s Grooming Lounge in Akron, attracting more than 500 inner city youth, parents and volunteers .
The event, designed to prepare students for the upcoming school year, saw students receive bookbags filled with school supplies as well as gift bags from Limited Brands & Communities in Schools of Central Ohio. Young men were provided with free haircuts while young women will receive discounted hair washing and styling courtesy of Polished Hair Designs as well as free nail design courtesy of Allison Harvery.
In the past three years, the event has reached more than 1,500 children and 600 adults from low-income families in the Akron area.
"The event was very successful," said YBPC volunteer coordinator Tanesha Walker. "Not only was it beneficial to the kids and parents but it was also fulfilling to all the volunteers invlolved."
Sponsoring parties of the 3rd Annual "I Know I Can" Back to School Drive include:
Deon's Grooming Lounge
Polished Hair Designed
North Hill Hand Wash
DJ Mr. King
Allison Harvery
All Digital Graphics
Coca-Cola
Limited Brands
Communities In Schools of Central Ohio
Stacy Berrier
Cheryl Wells
Hush Money Mgmt
Job Corps
Elder Rodney Bowden & Family
Money Graphics
To view more pictures from the event click the following link: 3RD ANNUAL "I KNOW I CAN" BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
For more information on YBPC, including future events, collaborations or other opprotunites, please contact Steve at 330-701-8327 or Eric at 614-668-2225. You may also contact YBPC via email at ybpcinfo@gmail.com
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