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Build-A-Backpack Day 2013

Presented by Supplies for Dreams & Flowers for Dreams.

Join members of the Evanston, Chicago, and North Shore communities on August 17th, starting from 1pm, to help package over 4,000 backpacks complete with school supplies for more than 4,000 local low-income students in need.

Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day of meaningful service accompanied by a free lunch buffet from our favorite local restaurants, great music by our neighborhood DJ, and balloon animals, face painting, and games for the whole family!

No RSVP necessary. We look forward to seeing your whole family there!

ABOUT SFD: Supplies for Dreams is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to improving the educational experience for low-income CPS students. Supporting over 5,000 students with educational programming including Award-A-Field-Trip, Dream Drive, and Mentoring. Visitwww.suppliesfordreams.org for more information.

About F4D: Flowers for Dreams is a socially conscious floral delivery and floral catering service. All flowers are sourced organically and sustainably. For every bouquet sold, we commit to donating a backpack to a local student in need. Visit www.flowersfordreams.com for more information.

For more updates and news on Build-A-Backpack Day, visit our event page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1399828833569251/

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