Help Us Make This Our Biggest Back to School Bash Yet!
The countdown is on! In just one week, we'll welcome hundreds of students and families to Clarendon Park for the 46th Ward's annual Back to School Bash and we need your help to make it a success!
Whether you can lend a hand for an hour or stay for the entire event, we'd love to have you join our volunteer team.
Saturday, August 1
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Clarendon Park | 4501 N. Clarendon Ave.

This year's event will feature:
Free school supplies and backpacks
Raffle giveaways, including two laptops and gift cards from local businesses
Free haircuts by Kenny Mac's Barbershop
Music by DJ LoKari
Black Girls Jump
Baseball activation by Black Baseball Media
Soccer activation with AYSO
LIME scooter activation
Beauty truck &
Gaming truck
Bounce houses, face painting, snow cones, and family activities
More than 15 community organizations and City agencies sharing free resources
...and so much more!
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Event set-up and tear-down
Check-in and welcome table
School supply distribution
Assisting activity stations
Helping families navigate the event
General event support throughout the day
This event wouldn't be possible without neighbors like you. By volunteering, you'll help ensure local students head back to school feeling prepared, supported, and celebrated.
Ready to join us? Sign up to volunteer today!
Volunteer Sign-Up
Thank you for helping us make this year's Back to School Bash our best one yet. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
A special Thank you to all of our Sponsors this year!
In Community,
Alderwoman Angela Clay & the 46th Ward Team 