Help Youth R.I.S.E. and G.L.O.W. This School Year!

At Royal Youth Dance Ensemble (RYDE), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to begin the school year healthy, confident, prepared, and ready to succeed.

On August 1, 2026, RYDE will host our Community-Wide Back-to-School Health & Wellness Resource Fair, a FREE community event bringing together families, local businesses, healthcare providers, nonprofits, civic organizations, and community leaders for a day of resources, connection, and celebration.

This exciting event will feature:

🎒 Free School Supplies (while supplies last)

🦷 Free Dental Screenings for Youth – Western Heights Dental

👁️ Free Vision Screenings for Youth – West Knox Lions Club

❤️ Health & Wellness Resources

🤝 Community Resource Fair

🎭 Youth Performances

🎨 Family Activities

🛍️ Community Vendor Marketplace

🚌 Special Appearance by The Volunteer Bus

🎉 Giveaways, Community Partners & More!

As part of this event, local vendors, makers, food vendors, and small businesses will have the opportunity to connect with families through our marketplace. Vendor participation fees will directly support youth scholarships for RYDE's 2026-2027 R.I.S.E. Season.

🚌 Special Guest Appearance!

The Volunteer Bus will be making a special appearance at the Community-Wide Back-to-School Health & Wellness Resource Fair!

Families and youth will have the opportunity to:

🏈 Explore the Volunteer Bus

📸 Take photos with the bus

🎉 Enjoy an interactive community experience

🧡 Celebrate Tennessee pride while connecting with local resources and partners

The Volunteer Bus helps bring excitement, community engagement, and unforgettable experiences to youth and families throughout East Tennessee, and we're thrilled to welcome them as one of our featured community partners.

Scholarship-Supporting Vendor Fees

Community Resource Partners – $25
Nonprofit Organizations – $25
Home-Based Businesses – $40
Small Businesses – $40
Food Vendors/Food Trucks – $65

Every vendor table helps create access to dance, leadership, and enrichment opportunities for youth who may otherwise be unable to participate.

Through our RYDE Pathways Program, we help young people build confidence, character, leadership skills, and positive life habits through dance, mentorship, workforce development, and community engagement.

Your donation will help us:

✅ Purchase school supplies and backpacks

✅ Support free health and wellness screenings

✅ Provide family resources and event materials

✅ Create scholarship opportunities for youth dancers

✅ Expand access to affordable arts and enrichment programming

✅ Support RYDE's 12th Season: R.I.S.E. (Ready • Intentional • Self-Aware • Engaged)

✨ GLOW Giving Levels ✨

Every gift helps a young person Move with Purpose and Lead with Confidence through the RYDE Pathways Program.

🌟 G – Give Hope Level | $25
Provides school supplies and back-to-school essentials for one student.

💡 L – Lift a Leader Level | $50
Supports free health and wellness resources, screenings, and family support services during the Community-Wide Back-to-School Health & Wellness Resource Fair.

🎒 O – Open Opportunities Level | $100
Helps fund family activities, educational resources, and access to enrichment experiences that help youth build confidence and character.

👑 W – Wings to Soar Level | $250
Provides a partial scholarship for a youth to participate in RYDE programs, leadership experiences, and arts education opportunities.

🐝 GLOW Champion Level | $500
Helps provide multiple scholarships, school supplies, and expanded access to RYDE's Community Access Pathway for families in need.

💜 GLOW Legacy Level | $1,000+
Creates lasting impact by helping RYDE expand scholarships, health and wellness initiatives, youth leadership development, and community engagement opportunities throughout the 2026–2027 R.I.S.E. Season.

Together, we're helping youth GLOW with confidence, purpose, leadership, and opportunity.

Every contribution helps a child start the school year with the tools, confidence, and support they need to thrive.

Together, we're helping youth and families R.I.S.E.

Ready. Intentional. Self-Aware. Engaged.

Thank you for supporting youth development, strengthening families, and investing in a healthier, more connected community.

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Royal Youth Dance Ensemble (RYDE)

www.royalyouthdance.org

Move with Purpose. Lead with Confidence.

RYDE's 1st Annual Community-Wide Back-to-School Health & Wellness Resource Fair

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