About the Festival

Our Goal

The Teachers & Students Empowerment Network Festival was created with the belief that every child should begin the school year feeling prepared and self-assured. When a child feels confident, their chances of success greatly increase.

We Provide

A fun and welcoming atmosphere filled with essential school supplies, brand-new shoes and socks, backpacks, haircuts, engaging activities, valuable resources, and nutritious food—all provided with dignity and respect.

We provide much-needed support to local parents striving to make ends meet while equipping educators with essential resources to help their students thrive.

We Encourage

We encourage active community involvement through donation drives, volunteer opportunities, and participation in the festival. Our goal is to create a collaborative event where individuals from all backgrounds unite to support local students, ensuring they feel confident and prepared for the school year ahead.

We welcome churches and community organizations to set up activity and information booths, providing families with valuable resources while inspiring students for the new school year. These interactive booths play a vital role in making the festival a lively and engaging event, with activity stations being among the most popular attractions. Back-to-school shopping should be an enjoyable experience for all, regardless of financial circumstances. The Back-to-School Festival transforms what can often be a stressful task into a fun and memorable event, ensuring that every student has access to the supplies they need.

We Help

We support families in Cabell County, WV, and surrounding areas who are facing financial challenges in preparing their children for the new school year. The cost of school supplies alone can exceed $180 per child, not including clothing and footwear, placing a significant financial strain on middle- and low-income households. Our goal is to ease this burden and ensure every student starts the year equipped for success.

In other states where this event has been established for years, reports show families lining up as early as two hours before the festival begins. At one event, nearly 1,500 children, accompanied by their parents, attended—underscoring the significant need for the Back-to-School Festival. In total, over 2,000 people participated, enjoying games, free snow cones and cotton candy, and interactions with beloved local school mascots. The event was met with overwhelming gratitude from parents and excitement from children. Additionally, we collaborate with school social workers to ensure that supplies reach students who are unable to attend in person.

Get Involved

Volunteer | Become a Sponsor | Host a Booth | Hair Cuts | Collect Supplies

Call us: +1 740 4095000

Urgent Care EMS D.B.A The Teachers & Students Empowerment Network is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives contributions for both funds and products, which are tax-deductible as charitable contributions within the limits of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The official registration and financial information of WV Resource Center may be obtained from the State of Pennsylvania by calling (717) 783-1720.

The Teachers & Students Empowerment Network does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender-expression, age (unless considered a minor), national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, material status, family status, or other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law, in any of its activities or operations, or because all of part of income is derived from public assistance programs

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