Dunwoody and Brookhaven residents looking to help kids start the school year right can drop off new backpacks and school supplies at the Children's Restoration Network's annual Back 2 School Collection on Thursday, July 23, and Friday, July 24.
The Roswell-based nonprofit accepts donations both days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11285 Elkins Road, Building C, Suite 4, Roswell. The drive appears on both the Dunwoody and Brookhaven Patch community calendars, and organizer Cliff Kinsey encourages individuals, churches, civic groups, and workplaces to collect supplies and bring them in.
CRN has served children experiencing homelessness across metro Atlanta since 1993. Its Back 2 School campaign focuses on children living in group homes and shelters who need supplies and a new backpack for the first day of school, according to the organization's website.
Only new backpacks and school supplies are accepted. For questions, call 770-649-7117 or email [email protected].
Upcoming community events
Friday, July 18 — Paint the Dome, a free outdoor painting competition for all ages, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookhaven City Centre, 4001 Peachtree Rd. NE. The event includes a DJ, face painting, Popsicles, and free parking, according to the city of Brookhaven's parks calendar.
Friday, July 24 — Community movie night, 8 to 10 p.m. at Lynwood Park in Brookhaven. Free.
Saturday, August 1 — The Link Festival, a free celebration of global faith and African diaspora culture, runs from noon to 8 p.m. at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven. The event features live gospel music, food vendors, and family activities. Advance registration is encouraged, according to organizers.
Saturday, August 8 — Dunwoody's Groovin' on the Green free concert series holds its Back to School Bash at Brook Run Park amphitheater, 4770 North Peachtree Road. Bands Herd Behavior and M80s perform at 6 p.m., with food trucks on site.
Brookhaven's Wednesday Run and Walk Club meets weekly at 6 p.m. at the Peachtree Creek Greenway's Briarwood Road trailhead.
