LAUNCH INTO LEARNING

Free Back-to-School Bash! School supplies, produce, books, haircuts, braids, face painting, resources & family fun. Aug. 8, 1–4 PM.
About this Event

🚀 LAUNCH INTO LEARNING 2026

An Extension of the Food for Thought Wellness Festival

Join Got Knack? and St. Francis School for an exciting afternoon of education, wellness, resources, and family fun! Launch Into Learning was created to help youth and families prepare for the upcoming school year while connecting them with valuable community resources, health services, and opportunities for success.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 St. Francis School | 7206 Myron Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103

🎒 FREE GIVEAWAYS & SERVICES

✅ Free Backpacks & School Supplies (while supplies last)

✅ Free Fresh Produce Distribution

✅ Free food

✅ Free Books for Youth

✅ Free Toys for all ages

✅ Free Haircuts

✅ Free Braided Hairstyles

✅ Free Face Painting

✅ Free Bouncy House

✅ Free Community Resources

✅ Giveaways & Raffles

✅ Kona Ice Available

✂️ FREE HAIR SERVICES

First Come, First Served

Hair must be:✔ Clean✔ Washed✔ Blow Dried

Featured Barbers

💈 @Blendzby5

💈 @CaptainMaineKutz

💈 @Quankeeper_

💈 @10bladedem

Featured Braiders & Stylists

💇🏽‍♀️ @Moneastylezz

💇🏽‍♀️ @queen_pucci1

💇🏽‍♀️ @Dolledbyro_

💇🏽‍♀️ @Icedbykottaa_ (Raffle Winner Services)

🎨 ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

🎨 Face Painting by @Funfaces216

🏰 Bouncy House provided by @Young Imagination @young_imagination

🎵 Music by DJ Ghouliana @216Ghoul

💃 Line Dancing @esh.linedances & Interactive Activities

🎁 Community Raffles

📸 Family Photo Opportunities

🍧 Kona Ice available for purchase.

🤝 COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Connect with organizations providing support in:

🏠 Housing & Homeownership

👶 Maternal & Family Support

💚 Health & Wellness with Health Screenings 19 years or older

📚 Education & Literacy

🚑 Emergency Preparedness

🌱 Nutrition & Healthy Living

💼 Workforce & Financial Resources

Participating Organizations Include:

• Cleveland Lead Safe

• Cleveland EMS

• Together We Rise

• Pregnant With Possibilities

• Helping to Overcome Systems (H2O)

• Beauty on the Go

• NACA

• Food Strong

• Healing Hearts CPR, AED & First Aid Training

• Central Outreach health screening 19 years or older

🥕 HEALTHY LIVING & WELLNESS

Families will have the opportunity to learn about:

· Healthy eating habits · Fresh produce options · Community health resources · CPR and first aid education · Lead safety awareness · Family wellness services · Housing opportunities for first time home owners · Maternal health supports

🎁 RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS

Thanks to our generous community partners, attendees will have opportunities to win:

· Gift Cards · Beauty Products · Self-Care Items · Family Prize Baskets · Community Partner Giveaways

Must be present to win.

This event is free and open to the public.

Come celebrate community, connect with resources, and prepare for a successful school year at Launch Into Learning—an extension of the Food for Thought Wellness Festival!

Agenda

🕑: 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Vendor, Resource & Volunteer Check-In
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🕑: 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Vendor, Resource & Volunteer Check-In

Info: • Vendor setup
• Resource table setup
• Produce station setup
• Volunteer orientation

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Welcome & Opening Ceremony

Info: • Welcome from Got Knack and St. Francis School
• Community acknowledgements
• Sponsor recognition
• Special remarks from community leader
A brief message from St. Francis School about community collaboration, educational success, and supporting youth and families.

🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:30 PM
Bullying Preventing Speech by Mr. James

Info: A brief message from St. Francis School about bullying and prevention of bullying.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Community Line Dancing

Info: Get moving with a fun, family-friendly line dancing session led by Esh Line Dances!

🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Face Painting

Info: Face Painting
Courtesy of FunFaces216

🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Ongoing Activities & Services

Info: Backpack & School Supply Giveaway
Fresh Produce Distribution
Free Books for Youth- Free Toys
✂️ Free Haircuts
Free Braided Hairstyles
Bouncy House
Kona Ice
Community Resource Fair
Giveaways & Raffles
Photos & Community Highlights
Health & Wellness Resources
CPR, AED & First Aid Education
Housing & Homeownership Resources
Family & Maternal Health Resources

🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Community Appreciation

Info: Recognition of sponsors, volunteers, barbers, stylists, vendors, and community partners.

🕑: 03:45 PM - 03:55 PM
Raffle Drawings & Giveaways

Info: Must be present to win.

🕑: 03:55 PM - 04:00 PM
Event Concludes