The annual Back-to-BOLD event was held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Apalachee High School. Nearly 2,000 bags filled with school supplies were distributed to families across our community, and attendees also connected with valuable resources including mental health services, immunizations, registration support, nutrition information, public library access, free books, and transportation information.  

A special thank you to our local organizations, businesses, churches, and community partners whose generosity and support made this event possible. Whether you donated supplies, volunteered your time, or attended as a service provider to connect families with important support, your contributions played a vital role.  

• Bethlehem Church 

• Cable East 

• Northeast Health District 

• Piedmont Regional Library 

• Barrow Literacy Partnership 

• Apalachee High School Staff 

• Barrow County Commissioner (District 4) Alex Ward 

• Stoney Creek Methodist Worship Center 

• New Emmanuel Church 

• Midway United Methodist Church 

• Myles Singleton Foundation 

• Walmart 

• Nazareth United Methodist Church 

• Chapel Christian Church 

• Restoration Church 

• Barrow County Family Connection 

• Barrow County Farm Bureau 

• Apalachee High School SkillsUSA 

• Change for Chee 

• Target 

• First Christian Church of Winder

• Turning Point Baptist Church 

• Bethlehem Elementary School 

• Freddy’s of Bethlehem 

• Calvary Baptist of Statham 

• BCSS Central Office Staff 

• Winder Rotary 

• Akins Ford 

• Midway Church of Auburn 

• Josie Kennedy 

• Union Baptist Church of Winder 

• Horace Mann Insurance 

• Keith Shedd 

• Carvana 

• ParentGuidance.org 

• Kate’s Club 

• The BRANCH 

• Brightpaths 

• BCSS Student Services Department & Project Aware 

• BCSS Transportation Department 

• BCSS Nutrition Department 

• BCSS Strategic Information Department