Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and National Night Out Partner Up!

Salisbury will celebrate local community agencies, neighborhoods and law enforcement partnerships at a combined Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Bell Tower Green Park.

The Community Resource Fair brings together local agencies specializing in health, addiction, education and family support in one place to help local families as students head back to school. Students will receive backpacks with a selection of school supplies. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

National Night Out is an annual campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and builds neighborhood camaraderie. The nighttime event, typically held the first Tuesday in August, also increases awareness of local law enforcement programs such as neighborhood watch and anti-crime initiatives.

The Human Relations Commission, an official city commission focused on inclusion, acceptance and appreciation, is a lead partner in this event.

Participants attending evening activities are encouraged to post photographs on social media platforms using the hashtag #SalisburyNightOut. For more information, please contact Anne Little, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at anne.little@salisburync.gov or call (704) 638-5218.