Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), in partnership with Chase, will host a Back-to-School Fair to help youth prepare for a successful school year. Children will receive free backpacks while supplies last, and families can connect with community organizations offering valuable resources and services. Thanks to Passback, youth will also have the opportunity to receive donated sports equipment to encourage healthy, active lifestyles. More vendors will be onsite.
Families can also:
- Register for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis after-school programs
- Learn about Club programs and services
- Visit community resource vendors
- Attend financial literacy and banking sessions
- Receive information to help prepare for the upcoming school year
WHEN: Saturday, August 1, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: BGCSTL Mathews-Dickey Club
4245 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63115
PHOTO & VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:
- Families receiving free backpacks
- Youth selecting sports equipment provided by Passback
- Children and families interacting with community partners
- Boys & Girls Club staff assisting with after-school registration
- Community resource vendors serving families
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
- Representatives from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
- Chase representatives
- Passback representatives
- Parents and families attending the event
- Community partners and vendors
WHY: The Back-to-School Fair is designed to help youth begin the school year with the resources they need to succeed. Through the support of Chase, Passback and community partners, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis continues its mission of inspiring and enabling young people—especially those who need us most—to realize their full potential.
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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis:
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports, and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at six locations, including (Adams Park Club, Bethalto Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship Program.
