Ray County groups unite to support students
Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series on the Ray County Coalition’s back-to-school supplies fair. Part one of the series highlighted Ray County Coalition’s upcoming back-to-school supplies fair, including reasons it was created, who it serves and what families can expect on July 25. The second in the series focuses on the community partnerships behind the event, how others can still get involved and the coalition’s hopes for making the fair an annual tradition.
What started as a plan to distribute school supplies has grown into a community-wide effort to support families beyond the classroom.
Ray County Coalition’s back-to-school fair, set for July 25 at the Richmond City Gym, is bringing together dozens of local organizations, service clubs and businesses to make sure students walk into school feeling prepared and supported.
“The Ray County community is blessed to have many generous individuals, organizations and businesses who are willing to provide support for…