Back To School
The beginning of a new school year is around the corner. Women's Employment Network would like to make sure you are on top of your financial obligations this year by making sure you are aware of all the resources there are available to you in the community. Let's start this year right!
1.) Use your resources!
Looking for resources is the toughest part of the process, start with the free ones which include churches, libraries and local businesses that have back-to-school celebrations and giveaways. You can get everything from backpacks, school supplies, sometimes even shoes and/or clothes, and groceries. These events are usually geared towards kids and fun events. Making it a fun event for the family.
Here are a few:
Missouri:
- Missouri Health - Back to School Event, August 3rd, 10am-2pm @501 N Dodgion ST, Independence, MO 64050
- KCPS Fest, August 3rd, 10 am-2pm @ East High School, 1924 Van Brunt Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64127
- Back to School Giveaway, August 10th, 2024, 9am-1pm, Free backpacks filled with
school supplies for K-12 @New Beginning Apostolic, 200 N Bales Ave, Kansas City, MO 64123
Kansas:
- 2024 Back to School Bash, August 3rd, 4pm- 7pm Bluey Meet & Greet, Face Painting,
giveaways and more. 1843 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, KS
- Back to School Bash, August 17th, 10am-1pm Vibrant Health Meeks: physicals by appointment, giveaways and free backpacks. 4313 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102
- Back to School Resource Fair, August 5th, 1pm-4pm @ Cross Points Church, 6824 Lackman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217
- Wyandotte County Back to School Fair, August 10th, 8am-1pm, Free backpacks and
health screenings, @HomeField KCK 9250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112
2.) Use discounts and cash back!
As a Kansas resident, I have driven to the Missouri side and have saved a ton by going to Target clipping any deals/coupons on the app and purchasing in Missouri during the tax-free weekend. I have even come away with money-back gift cards using this method by purchasing Cat & Jack clothing line utilizing in-app coupons.
Take advantage of Missouri's Tax-Free Weekend, this year August 2nd-4th. Please keep in mind that some counties do not honor this like Jackson County. You can view the opt-out list HERE.
4.) Invest in lightly used items!
Keep in mind clothes. Utilizing stores like 1/2 of 1/2 (880 Marshall Dr, Lenexa, KS 66215) or
Savers, and thrift stores to save on clothes for the fall.
Shopping Walmart, Target and other stores summer clearance to see what items can be transition
pieces through the new year.
There is also a Back-to-School Children's Consignment Event August 18th to August 22nd. Rhea Lana's of South Johnson County. @ Homefield Olathe Training Center 2115 E. Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061. You can find more information HERE.
5.) Need more adivce?
Need help setting a back to school budget? Give us a call at (816) 822-8083 or make an appointment with Kristina HERE.