Each August, BOLO partners with Join Hands Ministry to host the Back to School Program, providing free clothing and school supplies to Perry County school-age children (kindergarten through high school) and classroom supplies to Perry County school teachers.

Annual August Event Schedule:

• Friday: Perry County school teachers
• Saturday: Perry County children and families

Application Process: Parents, guardians, and school teachers must submit an application before the event. Information about the 2025 Back to School Program and application forms will be available in June 2025.

2024 Program Recap: At the August 2024 event, participating school-aged children received a pair of sneakers, a winter coat, two bags of new or gently used clothing (including new underwear and socks), a new backpack and basic school supplies. Thank you to many volunteers who set up for the event and served the children, families and teachers.