Southside Family Nurturing Center has been a part of the Phillips Neighborhood for over fifty years, advancing health and education equity through a dual-generation program serving young children and their families. Southside provides therapeutic preschool services with onsite speech, occupational, music and play therapies along with home visits for every family. All services, including transportation and meals, are free of charge for families who live in our service area and meet income requirements. We support children and their families in building a solid educational foundation for kindergarten and beyond, and families are empowered to access resources needed for their success.

As part of our Race Day experience, we’re going to fill the SSFNC school bus with supplies needed by their students and families - and we need your help! See the list below for ideas of what to bring. Feel free to encourage your child(ren) to collect these items from neighbors, friends and family leading up to September 7th and then bring them on Race Day to help fill the bus!

Glue sticks
Elmers glue
Kleenex
Dish soap
Laundry soap
Toilet paper
Fragrance free/sensitive wipes
Pull ups sized 4T-5T
Diapers sized 5, 6, or 7
Winter coats sized 3T-6
STEM oriented toys (ex. Magnetic tiles)
New Bedding
Towels

And if you haven’t registered yet, what are you waiting for??
Be sure to sign up by August 15th to get a runner’s t-shirt!

To learn more about the amazing work of SSFNC click here!

To learn more about Kids Run for Justice click here!

2025 Kids Run for Justice

Join us this year as we raise money for Southside Family Nurturing Center!

Team Members