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Shoes and Backpacks will be distributed July 10 - August 31st.
​Reserve your spot now!
Every year Blue Skies for Children provides a NEW pair of shoes, socks, and backpacks to children in need so they are ready for the new school year! ​ CLICK HERE to see if your child is eligible.

This year we have several opportunities for families to pick up items. Check our our schedule below!

In-Office Appointments

July 10-August 31, 2023
Monday-Thursdays, 10am-3:30pm
We offer one-on-one, 30-minute appointments for families at our offices, 2505 Cedarwood Ave, Suite 5. In order for us to serve as many families as possible, appointments are required and we will not be able to help drop-in clients. 

Back-to-School Distribution at CTK

July 25-28, 2023
​4173 Meridian St, Bellingham
In order to serve more families, we are bringing our inventory to CTK! Families will be able to try on and select shoes, pick up a backpack and learn more about our programs.
​Tuesday, July 25 
Wednesday, July 26
Thursday, July 27
​Friday, July 28
1:00pm - 6:00pm
10:00pm-3:00pm
1:00pm-6:00pm
​10:00am-3:00pm

Back-to-School Family Fair at CTK

Saturday, July 29, 2023 - 10am-3pm
4173 Meridian St, Bellingham
Join us! Families will be able to try on select shoes, pick up a backpack, and learn more about our programs. There will also be light refreshments and children's activities.

Bellingham Schools' Back-to-School Family Block Party

Saturday, August 19, 2023 - 10am-2pm
2020 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham

Blues Skies for Children will be distributing backpacks at the Bellingham School District's Block Party.

​Event is open to all Bellingham School District families. 

Other Distribution Events

Blue Skies for Children will also be supplying backpacks for these Back-to-School Events. 
Lynden School District
School Supply Distribution Day/Info Fair
​Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 11am-1pm
Ferndale School District
Back-to-School Event
Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 10am-12pm
Mt View Campus, 5780 Hendrickson Avenue, Ferndale 

Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up school supplies, inquire about community resources, sign up for weekend food support, connect with resource providers, and more!​