Hundreds of Downriver Children Get Free Backpacks, School Supplies at Wyandotte Hospital Giveaway
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Operation: Kid Equip and Affinity Group Credit Union teamed up to host “Backpackpalooza Downriver” on Saturday.
Annette Plassman said she easily saved $100 on Saturday and had a good time doing it. The mother of four was amongst the hundreds of people lined up outside Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital for “Backpackpalooza Downriver.” The hospital teamed with Operation: Kid Equip and Affinity Group Credit Union to provide Downriver children with free books, backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year. "I couldn't believe it," Plassman said. "They just handed things out like it was Halloween. The kids had fun and it really helped save some money." During the three-hour event, children had the chance to pick out a backpack and stuff it with school supplies, provided by the three partnering organizations. Children also had the opportunity to …
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Tom Skyler
3:07 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
Line way too long, I'm glad some were able to benefit. more ›