Para la mayorΓ­a de los niΓ±os, un nuevo aΓ±o escolar significa ropa, mochila y ΓΊtiles escolares nuevos.

Pero para muchas familias con dificultades econΓ³micas, hacer compras para el regreso a clases no es opciΓ³n.

Por ello, varias organizaciones de TucsΓ³n realizan un esfuerzo por asegurarse de que los niΓ±os puedan iniciar el nuevo aΓ±o escolar con los artΓ­culos que necesitan sin costo para sus familias, ademΓ‘s de otros apoyos como cortes de pelo.

Kidz Expo & Back to School

Lleva a los niΓ±os para que reciban una mochila y ΓΊtiles escolares gratis y quΓ©dense a disfrutar de la mΓΊsica en vivo, el entretenimiento y la rifa de bicicletas y cascos.

CuΓ‘ndo:Β SΓ‘bado 29 de julio, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m.

DΓ³nde:Β El Pueblo Activity Center,Β 101 W. Irvington Rd.

Pima County Sheriff's Department Badges & Backpacks

Se regalarΓ‘n mochilas llenas de artΓ­culos para la escuela hasta agotar existencias. Lleguen temprano. Los niΓ±os deben estar presentes para recibir la mochila.

TambiΓ©n podrΓ‘n nominar a su escuela para ser la ganadora de premios, obtener las huellas digitales de sus hijos y recoger informaciΓ³n de distintos expositores.

CuΓ‘ndo: SΓ‘bado 29 de julio, deΒ 9 a.m. a 12 p.m.

DΓ³nde:Β Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.

Back to School Safety & Health Fair

Los niΓ±os de kΓ­nder a 12avo grado pueden visitar a los oficiales de unidades especiales de la policΓ­a de TucsΓ³n, como Delitos por Internet en Contra de los NiΓ±os, Entrenamiento para la ReducciΓ³n de Accidentes de Adolescentes, SWAT, K9, Ciclistas, Reclutamiento y Motociclistas para recibir informaciΓ³n sobre seguridad de los expertos.

TambiΓ©n habrΓ‘ ΓΊtiles escolares.

CuΓ‘ndo:Β SΓ‘bado 29 de julio de 9 a 11 a.m.

DΓ³nde:Β Park Place Mall,Β 5870 E. Broadway

5th Annual Back to School Bash

Los niΓ±os podrΓ‘n recibir mochilas, artΓ­culos escolares, cortes de pelo, zapatos y ropa usada en buenas condiciones gratis. AdemΓ‘s, habrΓ‘ DJ, hot dogs gratis, un castillo inflable, juegos, comics y pinta caritas gratis. EstarΓ‘ ahΓ­ la unidad mΓ³vil de Bibliotecas del Condado Pima.

Las mochilas y los ΓΊtiles escolares se repartirΓ‘n en el orden en que la gente llegue.

CuΓ‘ndo:Β Domingo 30 de julio, de 11 a.m. a 5 p.m.

DΓ³nde:Β Oury Park,Β 600 W. St. Mary's Rd.

Back to School Resource Fair

Las familias del Distrito Escolar PΓΊblico de Amphitheater pueden recibir una mochila, artΓ­culos escolares y ropa, ademΓ‘s de cortes de cabello y exΓ‘menes fΓ­sicos.

CuΓ‘ndo: SΓ‘bado 5 de agosto, de 7 a 11 a.m.

DΓ³nde: Amphitheater High School en Panther Hall, 125 W. Yavapai Rd.

Back to School Immunizations

El Rio Health brindarΓ‘ servicios de salud gratuitos como exΓ‘menes de la vista, dentales y asistencia para solicitar la cobertura mΓ©dica de KidsCare, AHCCCS, el Mercado de Seguros MΓ©dicos y otros servicios.

Se otorgarΓ‘n vales para zapatos y mochilas gratis a los primeros 200 niΓ±os en edad escolar que reciban uno de esos servicios.

CuΓ‘ndo: SΓ‘bado 5 de agosto, de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m.

DΓ³nde: El Rio Community Health Center, 839 W. Congress, Tucson, Arizona 85745

ENGLISH VERSION

For most kids, a new school year means new clothes, backpacks and school supplies.

But for many struggling families, new stuff isn't an option.

That's why several organizations around Tucson are making sure kids can start the new school year off right with school supplies, backpacks, haircuts and more at no cost to families.Β 

Kidz Expo & Back to School

Take the kids to get a free backpack and school supplies. Stay for the live music, bicycle raffles, bike helmets and entertainment.Β 

When:Β 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 29

Where:Β El Pueblo Activity Center,Β 101 W. Irvington Rd.

Pima County Sheriff's Department Badges & Backpacks

Backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be handed out to children in grades K-12 on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be present to receive a backpack.Β 

You can also nominate your school for prizes, get your kids finger printed, check out the PCSD K-9s and Motors Unit and pick up information from various vendors.Β 

When:Β 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 29

Where:Β Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.

Back to School Safety & Health Fair

All kids in grades K-12 can visit with Tucson Police officers from special units such as Internet Crimes Against Children, Safe Teen Accident Reduction Training, SWAT, K9, Bicycle, Bomb, Bully Patrol, Recruiting and Motorcycle Units to get expert safety information.

They can also get free school supplies while supplies last.

When:Β 9-11 a.m., Saturday, July 29

Where:Β Park Place Mall,Β 5870 E. Broadway

5th Annual Back to School Bash

The kids can get free backpacks, school supplies, hair cuts, gently used clothing and shoes. Plus, there will be a DJ, free hot dogs, a jumping castle, games, free comic sketches and face painting and the Pima County Public Library's Book Mobile.

Backpacks and supplies will be given out on a first come first served basis.

When:Β 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 30

Where:Β Oury Park,Β 600 W. St. Mary's Rd.

Back to School Resource Fair

Families in the Amphitheater Public Schools district can get backpacks, school supplies and clothing, as well as hair cuts and sports physicals.

When: 7-11 a.m., Saturday, August 5

Where: Amphitheater High School in Panther Hall, 125 W. Yavapai Rd.


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Angela Pittenger es reportera de This Is Tucson, del Arizona Daily Star.