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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Climate
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HPD's After School Bash moved to 5 p.m. at Big Spring Park
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Huntsville Police Department's After School Bash event has been moved to 5 p.m. due to the threat of severe weather. At 1:44 p.m., it was announced that due to the potential for strong to severe storms in the area, the start time for the After School Bash was moved to 5 p.m. at Big Spring Park, 200 Church Street. It was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. HPD and Free 2 Teach are set to team up for this community event, 'where fun meets philanthropy to stock classrooms with school supplies for local teachers.' The event is said to feature a lineup of activities such as live music and entertainment, bounce houses, food trucks, police activity zones and more! As part of the festivities, attendees are encouraged to help 'Stuff the Squad Car' with donated school supplies, all of which will be distributed by Free 2 Teach. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Nexstar Founder's Day of Caring returns to Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — News 19 is happy to announce that we will participate in Nexstar Media Group's 29th annual Founder's Day of Caring. Nexstar's Founder's Day of Caring happens each year in June. It allows employees the opportunity to volunteer work during the workday at non-profit and public service organizations in the local communities served by Nexstar television stations. You can learn more about the organizations we are helping below: From Infant University to Family Connections and Next Steps programs, the Village of Promise is committed to helping families advance out of generational poverty. The organization is building a pipeline of services from cradle to college and career that supports and inspires success. We are proud to include the Village of Promise in our Nexstar Founders Day of Caring. News 19 will prepare the VoP classrooms for the Preschool and Kindergarten scholars to learn and grow. Cleaning and organizing is the strategy of the day at VOP. If you've heard the quote, 'If you can read this, thank a teacher,' then you know this next organization is valuable. Free 2 Teach is a teacher resource partnership that provides materials to every educator from Huntsville City, Madison County, Athens City and Limestone County schools. Teachers can browse materials and supplies at Free 2 Teach once a month, taking anything they need. In 2024, nearly $1.8 million in supplies were distributed, and 36,000 children were impacted. That's an average of $450 per teacher per visit, and for teachers, these resources are free. Our opportunity with Free 2 Teach includes organizing supplies and materials, including science experiment kits. Additionally, we are taking supply donations for each. We ask that you consider donating items to help these amazing local organizations. Fliers are around the building with specific needs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Huntsville Police teams up with non profit to provide teachers with school supplies needed to equip students
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Huntsville Police Department is teaming up with a local non profit, Free 2 Teach, to support public school teachers with the supplies they need to equip students. The After School Bash, a community-wide celebration, is set for Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park. The event will feature bounce houses, live entertainment, local food trucks and vendors, police activity zones and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring school supply donations to help 'Stuff the Squad Car,' with all items going directly to support Huntsville-area teachers through the Free 2 Teach non profit organization. HPD South Precinct Commander, Captain Chris Riley, said events like this reflect the department's commitment to meaningful community engagement. 'When we invest in our teachers, we invest in our students – ultimately investing in the future of our City.' Riley said. 'A well-supported classroom can unlock potential and give a student the confidence they need to believe in themselves and that's a kind of safety and empowerment that no badge alone can provide.' Free 2 Teach CEO Alison Kling said she hopes this event becomes a lasting tradition. 'Our partnership with the Huntsville Police Department makes a significant impact on thousands of teachers and students,' Kling said. 'The After School Bash will be a joyful community celebration with a powerful purpose: gather supplies to equip teachers and fill classrooms so that every child across our public schools has access to an equitable and excellent education.' This free event is open for anyone to come and enjoy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
