School Supplies Available at Back 2 School Jam

The Redlands Police Department, Micah House After School Program and Ride Yourself Fit, with help from local businesses, churches, community groups and City and County agencies, will give away bicycles and backpacks filled with school supplies during this year’s annual Back2School Jam and Community Resource Fair at Sylvan Park from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 4. Free snacks and music will also be provided.  Ride Yourself Fit will host the Annual Children’s Health and Bicycle Safety Expo as part of the activities. The Expo, previously held at the Redlands Mall, provides safety tips and rides through an obstacle course for children from 3 to 12-years-old. Children wishing to participate in the expo must wear shoes with closed toes and heels. Sponsors and participants in this year’s event include: • 180 Degrees and Still Standing Food Distribution • Inland Empire 66ers Baseball • Automobile Club of Southern California • Buckleberry: Car Seat Safety Checks • Chick-fil-A Citrus Plaza • CHP - Inland Division • Citizens Church • City of Redlands • City of Redlands Recreation • Redlands Fire Department • Redlands Police Department • Redlands Quality of Life Department • Common Vision Coalition • County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health • Cyclery USA • Don's Bicycles • Family Service Association of Redlands • Haircuts Etc. • IEHP • Inland Empire Therapy Dogs, Inc. • New Life Foursquare Church: Kids Connection • Micah House Redlands • My Gym Redlands • Pathway Church, Redlands • Redlands Police Officers Association • Redlands Police Officer's Foundation – BBQ • Redlands Community Hospital • Redlands Unified School District • Ride Yourself Fit • Safe Kids Foundation • The River Church • Thrive Single Moms • Trinity Church, Redlands CA • UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County • Yucaipa Bike Center The free event is open to the community and intended to support success in school for local youth by providing resources to children and families in a family-friendly setting. Various organizations will be participating. All students in grades kindergarten to 12th grade wishing to receive a free backpack at this event must be present at the event. The Redlands Police Department’s purpose is to control crime before it occurs by supporting strong families, resilient youth, and safe and sustainable neighborhoods. If you have any questions or would be interested in donating or attending the event, please contact Event Coordinator Alison Anderson at (909) 747-1440.