Getting Kids & Families Geared Up for the School Year & Making Memories Along the Way!
This past weekend R&C Management Group was honored to participate in Ridgefield’s 2024 Back to School event, hosted by Ridgefield Compassion360 at Davis Park. This annual event, held in partnership with the Ridgefield Family Resource Center and the Ridgefield Farmers Market Association, is a cornerstone of community support, providing essential school supplies to families in need throughout the community.
This year, R&C Management Group sponsored Free Face Painting with the wonderful artist Miss J Portland Face Painting with Miss J | Balloon Twister | Oregon | Beaverton and provided free snacks to the students and families waiting patiently in Miss J’s line. Our team was dedicated to making this day special and memorable for all participants as they got geared up for going back to school.
A Day of Giving Back
The Back-to-School Bash event is more than just a distribution of supplies; it’s a celebration of community spirit and support. Ridgefield Compassion 360, along with the Ridgefield Family Resource Center, distributed over nearly 500 backpacks and kits of school supplies, ensuring that every child is prepared for the new school year. Additionally, Compassion360 provided racks of great free clothes, while Hidden Oasis and friends provided free haircuts for students.
Ridgefield Farmers Market at Davis Park
The event took place at Davis Park, right across the street from the Ridgefield Community Library. Ridgefield Community Library | FVRLibraries The market featured local farmers stands with tons of great veggies, prepared food, and specialty vendors of the Farmers Market. This vibrant setting was filled with activities, laughter, and the joy of giving. The event really picked up when “The Howling Prairie Dogs” kicked off their live Acoustic Americana music sets singing renditions of classic rock, country, and folk hits for everyone to enjoy at the event. You can find The Howling Prairie Dogs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/mKeMeydNoHs6emhs/
R&C Management Group’s tent was a hub of excitement with face painting bringing smiles to countless children’s faces and a variety of snacks to keep everyone energized. Miss J painted from 9am till the event ended at 2pm, with a wide variety of art choices for kiddos to pick. Kiddos entered the tent, and left as puppies, mermaids, unicorns, pirates, and spider man to name a few, sporting huge smiling faces and excitement for the rest of their days.
Community Support in Action
R&C Management Group is proud to be part of this incredible initiative and the Ridgefield community. Our sponsorship of free face painting and snacks is a small token of our commitment to the Ridgefield community. We believe in the power of coming together to support our children and families, ensuring that every student starts the school year with confidence and enthusiasm.