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Touching hearts. Saving lives.
A Fun Way to Get Ready for the New School Season
A special note from The Heart2Heart Foundation
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We never imagined when we launched the Back2School Block Party in York County back in 2016 that it would grow as it has. We have met hundreds of families over the years, distributed thousands of book bags with school supplies and helped provide free health screenings for adults and youth alike.
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Keeping health and wellness as the foundation of our annual event has been a commitment from day one. We have been blessed to have so many community partners that share this same mission. In addition to helping families get ready for the new school year, one of our goals through the Back2School Block Party is to connect parents and guardians with the agencies and resources who can help them with the challenges they may have. It's one thing to give advice about what parents and students should do for a healthy and productive school year, but we felt like it was also our responsibility to make sure they know about the incredible organizations who are dedicated to this purpose!
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That is one reason we are so excited about partnering with the Wellness and Community Health Institute at Clinton College. It is encouraging to meet others in the community who embrace our passion for better health and they will be such a wonderful addition to our planning team. We really appreciate them stepping in to host the Back2School Block Party on their campus!
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While some of our signature programs span the Charlotte metro and, in fact, across the United States, we committed from the beginning to hosting one large event for families in our home community each year. Our Back2School Block Party not only helps give students a good start to the new school year but also gives us the opportunity to share our message of prevention and hope: HEART HEALTH BEGINS IN CHILDHOOD!
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If your child or grandchild attends school in York County, we encourage you to join us. Please note that any book bags not claimed at the event in August will be distributed to families in need through select partnering agencies.
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On behalf of our planning team, our board and our volunteers, we look forward to seeing you all this year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
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From the heart,
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Healthy Blue of South Carolina
Carolina Cardiology Associates
Comporium/CN2
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PRESENTING
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OFFICIAL
Family Trust Federal Credit Union
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BENEFACTOR
Dr. Harry Hicklin, III/ Palmetto Cardiology
Duke Energy
Founders Federal Credit Union
Mante Pediatrics
Williams & Fudge, Inc.
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PARTNER
Bice Law
Delta Sigma Theta
Pearls of Service / Eta Alpha Omega AKA
York County Natural Gas
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FRIEND
Jim Paolone - Edward Jones
Tobacco Free York County
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Media Partners
2023 Back2School Block Party Team
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Beth Copley - Apple
Sheila Caldwell - The Heart2Heart Foundation
Debbie Hayworth - The Heart2Heart Foundation
Deb King - The Heart2Heart Foundation
Trina Ricks - EZ Lab Testing & The Heart2Heart Foundation
Judy Whitehair - The Heart2Heart Foundation
Amy Gonzalez - Winthrop University & The Heart2Heart Foundation
Shannon Pope Pohl - York Technical College & The Heart2Heart Foundation
Dr. Lafarah Frazier - WACH, Clinton College
Ronika Middleton - WACH, Clinton College
Cameron Knox - WACH, Clinton College
Lindsay Machak - Rock Hill School District 3
Letitia Lindsay - Healthy Blue South Carolina
Denisse Martinez - Healthy Blue South Carolina
Cindy Downing - Comporium Pioneers
Cindy Taubenkimel - ParentSMART
Nikkita Jackson - North Central Family Medical Center
Kathy Grier - Palmetto Community Health Care
Windy Cole - Rock Hill School District & Culture & Heritage Museums
Kasandra Bowden - Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures
In-kind Sponsors
Donate here!
Affinity Health Center
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Comporium
Early Learning Partnership
Family Trust Federal Credit Union
First Steps York County
Four Corners International Mission Inc
Hattie’s Ambassadors
ParentSmart
Rock Hill Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Rock Hill Elks Lodge #1318
Rock Hill Shag Club
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Tripp Leitner Orthodontics
York County Natural Gas Authority
Beth Copley
Carol Harvey
Lovee Johnson-Lundy
Maria McKee
Windy Cole
2023 Partner Agency Receiving Bookbags:
HOPE - Helping Others Progress through Education
Juvenile Justice
Mante Pediatrics
Palmetto Health Community Center
York County Library
Pastor CT Kirk
ESOL
York County First Steps
ParentSMART
2023 Agency Partners/Exhibitors
A Healthy Smile with Dr. Harvey Spencer
AdultED
Affinity Health Care
Alpha Kappa Alpha - Eta Alpha Omega
City of Rock Hill PRT - Rec-in-a-Box
Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures
Comporium Pioneers
DJ Angela Duckett
Early Learning Partnership
ESOL Welcome Center
First Steps York County
Great Futures Academy
Healthy Blue South Carolina
Kelly Staffing Services
Keystone Substance Abuse Services
LoveNCherish Family Center
Mante Pediatrics
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Molina Healthcare
Mount Olivet AME Zion Church
Palmetto Community Health Care
Pathways Community Center
Rock Hill Boxing Club
Rock Hill Elks Lodge 1318
Rock Hill School District
Safe Passage
Sodexo
WACH - Clinton College
The Heart2Heart Foundation was the proud recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Partner Award from the Rock Hill School District for our work with the "FedUp" Campaign and 2016 Back2School Block Party. Pictured here (left to right): Dr. Kelly Pew, Superintendent, Jim Vining, School Board Chair, Mildred Douglas, School Board Vice Chair with Sheila Caldwell (center) President/Founder of The Heart2Heart Foundation.