Each year since 2009, FHC has hosted the much anticipated Back to School Bash (B2SB) which serves to ensure that our most at-risk children are prepared to return to school without medical delay each fall. The event is highly successful and has ensured that over 1,500 children each year are up-to-date with their Well Child Exams and appropriately immunized so that they are able to stay on schedule for the school year.

B2SB has a proven track record of success: families are incentivized to plan ahead early in the summer to schedule medical appointments so they can register to attend the free event in August - which is a cross between a mini-carnival and a block party! Fun activities include bouncies, a petting zoo, raffles, games, prizes, music & dancing with a live DJ...there is even a barber offering free haircuts, plenty of food & drinks and loads of educational opportunities.

Every registered attendee also receives a deluxe backpack filled with free school supplies as well as a personal care kit filled with free toiletries. Families are invited to spend the day having fun and being carefree - for many it's the only "vacation" they get all year.

Your support allows this event to remain free for the whole community. Sponsorship levels range from $500-$25,000 and provide a wide variety of recognition opportunities for your company. Individual donations can be made anonymously or in honor of a special person in your life. FHC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization so please be sure to alert your tax preparer about the gifts you make. We are simply delighted to have you partner with us!

2024 Back to School Bash

By Family Health Center

2024 Back to School Bash

Ensure all students in Kalamazoo County are back-to-school ready. Use this form to become a vendor or sponsor for our event.