You and your family are invited to United Way’s Tools for School Event on August 9th, 2025. Please read this entire invitation carefully as it contains important information about the event and changes for 2025.
Tools for School 2025
August 9th, 10am-3pm
EMU University Commons
Click here to pre-register for Tools for School 2025. You will register for a specific time slot during the event on the 9th. Please arrive within that time slot so we can serve as many families as possible. Please do not arrive before your time-slot.
Pre-registration is required to receive a backpack. Children must be present to receive a backpack. You may not pick-up backpacks for people or children not in attendance.
Vaccines and Sports Physicals provided by Sentara RMH (Meningococcal, HPV and Tdap for rising 7th and 12th graders).
The resource fair will include community organizations, businesses, haircuts, and a backpack decorating station.
CITY OF HARRISONBURG: If you are unable to attend, or your child is not able to attend, please reach out to the HCPS Family Resource Center. (link to https://www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/District/1150-Untitled.html)
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY: If you are unable to attend, or your child is unable to attend, please reach out to your child’s school.
United Way has taken measures to ensure safety of all families.