MANSFIELD — STARTEK is hosting its second annual Back2School event on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m.
This event is designed to help families who lack the necessary funds to purchase school supplies.
For the last month, STARTEK employees have been collecting school supplies, which will be distributed to students on a first-come, first-serve basis.
“We’re always trying to come up with new, creative ways to impact the community,” said Don Kaufman, recruiting manager.
As an added bonus, hair stylists will offer free, basic haircuts to students at no cost throughout the event. There will also be refreshments, carnival games and other children’s activities.
School supplies that run the gamut from notebooks to backpacks will be available for the taking, all of which were donated by STARTEK employees.
“We’re hoping that we’ll be able to give supplies to at least 1,000 kids,” said Jeannine Lemus, community relations specialist. “That’s our goal.”
Last year, the event drew about 900 people, according to Kaufman.
STARTEK is located at 850 W. 4th St. in Mansfield.
