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Date: 2026 August 14 & 15
Time: By Appointment
Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds, Building C
A collaborative event in partnership with United Way, The Salvation Army, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County, Open Heartland, and Johnson County Community Violence Intervention to help Kindergarten through 12th grade students prepare for school with school supplies, backpacks, dental and eye exams, vaccines, and haircuts.
We would love to have your help!
This event is hosted in collaboration with The Salvation Army of Johnson County, Neighborhood Centers, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County, Open Heartland, and Johnson County Community Violence Intervention.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you grade sponsors:
Thank you classroom sponsors:
Many hands make light work and it will take many hands to serve 2,000 students at our event on August 14th and 15th!
Please contact Wendy Nolan from United Way with questions or for more information regarding volunteering at this event: wendy.nolan@unitedwayjwc.org.
Please use the "Notes" section of the donation form to indicate the donation is for "Ready Set School".
Host a supply drive within your workplace, church group, family, or amongst neighbors. We expect to serve over 1,800 students at Ready Set School and every donated item will make a difference for local students in need.
If you are interested in hosting a drive, please reach out to Raine Messamaker at Raine.Messamaker@unitedwayjwc.org to learn which supplies are most needed at this time. We will send you a poster to use with a list of the items your group will collect.
All supply donations must be collected and delivered by Thursday, August 7th, 2026. Donations can be dropped off at the United Way office at 160 Southgate Ave., Suite A, in Iowa City.
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