Hanan Refugees Relief Group
Press Release

Hanan Relief Group to Host Day of Dignity- Back to School Fair – August 23rd

 

By - Aug 21st, 2025 04:09 pm

Hanan Relief Group, together with Islamic Relief USA, Muslim Community & Health Center & Islamic Society of Milwaukee will be hosting our annual Day of Dignity: Back to School Fair Event on Saturday, August 23rd from 11am to 3pm at Salam Elementary School, located at 815 W. Layton Ave. Milwaukee, WI.

We will be distributing over 1,000 backpacks, as well as school supplies, winter coats, hygiene kits, vitamins, books, fresh and canned food and more! There will also be a bounce house and shave ice for kids.

Anyone in need is encouraged to pre-register: Back to School Registration

On-site registration is also available. The event begins at 11am with items being distributed until supplies last.

A flier with all the needed information is attached to this email.

The media is welcome and encouraged to attend this event. Please reach out to Andrea Vodicka, Community Engagement Manager for any inquiries: avodicka@hannarrg.org, 414-800-4168 x104.

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support for this event: Layton Family Dental, Baby2Baby, Network Health, PBS Wisconsin, Granite & Marble by Design, Meem & Co.,Hunger Task Force, Hayat Pharmacy, Loveland Acres Farm, SEA Literacy, Bint Jamila’s Table and Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation.

Hanan Relief Group is committed to transforming lives by turning displacement and hardship into opportunity and growth. Through sustainable housing, healthcare, education, and job assistance, we help individuals and communities reclaim their future and thrive with dignity, by providing short-and long-term solutions that empower individuals and uplift communities.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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