A back-to-school event being held at Marygrove College will offer families free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and more.
The “Back-to-School Empowerment Event” will be held on Friday, Aug. 26, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., inside the Madam Cadillac Hall at Marygrove College in Detroit.
Recommended Videos
The event is free and open to the public, while supplies last.
The event is hosted by former NFL player and Detroit native Joe Barksdale. This is the 6th annual back-to-school event hosted by Barksdale. The event includes:
Free Sprayground bags
Free school supplies
Free haircuts and manicures (5-7 p.m.)
Free food and drinks
Mental health discussion (7-8 p.m.)
Marygrove College is located at 8425 West McNichols in Detroit. Free parking is available on site.
Back to School Empowerment Event (WDIV)
Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown.