Do you have music instruments collecting dust around your house or garage that have been abandoned by your kids (or you)? Clear out your space and donate instruments to give the gift of music. The Columbus Music Commission is hosting a Gift of Music student instrument drive to collect unused, … [Read more...] about Donate music instruments to the Gift of Music Campaign
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Superspecs Free Safety Eyewear Available to Children in Ohio
Does your child wear glasses or need eye protection for sports? Apply for FREE safety eyewear and gear for sports and recreation! “Eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children,” said Ohio Ophthalmological Society President, Dr. Kristopher … [Read more...] about Superspecs Free Safety Eyewear Available to Children in Ohio
$10 haircuts for kids at JCP Salons
A new school year calls for new supplies, new shoes, new clothes, and new haircut. To help kids go back to school with style, JCP Salons are offering $10 haircuts to children in grades K-6th grade. Details for back to school haircuts at JCP Salons This coupon is good through … [Read more...] about $10 haircuts for kids at JCP Salons
Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Most kids love picking out new back-to-school clothing and shoes every summer. Can you imagine being a school-aged child and having to start school with worn out, ill-fitting clothing? The lack of proper clothing is a main reason why children miss school. New clothes help improve self-esteem, and … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
In addition to school supplies and clothes, back-to-school season also means its time for vaccines for some kids. If you don't have a well child visit scheduled with a pediatrician or family doctor, there are regularly scheduled vaccine clinics are held at different locations each month with … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers for … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Free summer meals for kids and Mobile Produce Markets
In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids, and free produce to low income families. The Go, Lunch! Summer Food Program with Columbus Recreation and Parks' offers free, nutritionally balanced meals during the Summer months at … [Read more...] about Free summer meals for kids and Mobile Produce Markets
“Feed Your Brain” Virtual Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Half Price Books is hosting a virtual “Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Virtual Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program Kids 14 and under should print off a Feed Your Brain Reading Log from the … [Read more...] about “Feed Your Brain” Virtual Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Online Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from May 30 though August 1 to encourage people of all ages to read, from … [Read more...] about Online Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Free Krispy Kreme for graduates
It doesn't make up for cancelled graduation ceremonies, but Krispy Kreme celebrates the Class of 2020 with the "Graduate Dozen". The famous doughnut maker is offering a dozen free Krispy Kreme doughnuts for graduates on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. All high school and college seniors can get a FREE … [Read more...] about Free Krispy Kreme for graduates
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program. Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Comcast extends assistance through June; free internet for low-income
In effort to do their part in helping to manage the effects of closures in Ohio, Comcast extends assistance through June to help customers stay connected, including free internet for low income families. While school and work continues at home, and people are encouraged to stay at home, Comcast … [Read more...] about Comcast extends assistance through June; free internet for low-income
Updated: Schools and restaurants offering free lunch for kids
With school being cancelled through at least April 30, many families who relied on free or reduced breakfast and lunch for their kids at school struggle to provide extra meals for their kids. In addition, many families are dealing with job lose or reduction of hours due to closure of non-essential … [Read more...] about Updated: Schools and restaurants offering free lunch for kids
Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
During the coronavirus crisis, many students are dependent on access to the internet at home for school work, as most schools have move to online education and coursework. With libraries and other gathering spots closed, students without access to internet services may fall behind. Charter-Spectrum … [Read more...] about Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
Cheryl’s Cookies for A’s program
If your kids need extra motivation to keep their grades up, tempt them with the Cheryl's Cookies for A's program! Cheryl's Cookies for A's Report Card Rewards Program Bring your kids to a Cheryl's retail store with their current grading period report card and they will receive a … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies for A’s program
