Preparing students and families

Peoples Institutional Baptist Church, a 501(c)(3) organization, is located in the central area of Seattle, WA. In 2002, PIBC started the Educational Resource Street Fair as a social justice outreach program. Today, ERSF has grown into a highly successful public/private community social network raising awareness and advocating for the needs of under-served children, youth and families from low-wage households.

The ERSF achieves its mission by connecting people to people, programs, organizations and resources that help families move out of poverty. Last year ERSF helped parents prepare 1,400 students to return to school with the tools they need to be successful: computers, books, backpacks, school supplies, tutors, mentors and much more.

Register for the fair

Online registration has closed for this year's street fair. Parents and students may still register at the fair.

To earn free school supplies students must be present and registered for the fair. Please bring your student ID and—if you registered online—confirmation number to the registration booth on Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to pick up your student passport. If you have your online registration confirmation number you can use the express line to speed through the process.

Read answers to frequently asked questions about registration and collecting school supplies.

Writing contest winners announced

Judges have critiqued all essays entered in the 2009 writing contest and declared 64 winners. Winning contestants may pick up their computer after September 1st by calling Brenda at (206) 323-5959.

Students in grades 1–12 submitted essays on topics including their experiences visiting notable Seattle locations, their views and experiences in the current economic and political environment and their plans for personal improvement. Winning essay writers will receive a free computer.

Schedule of events, 2009

Friday, August 7

Quincy Jones Performance Center, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
6pm Trustee Clergy Leadership Forum:
  • Strong Families, Safe Children
  • Investing in Our Future

Saturday, August 8

Seattle, WA on 24th Ave. between East Alder Street and East Yesler
11am–5pm
Educational Resource Street Fair:
  • Backpacks, books, school supplies, rain jackets
  • Cultural/Arts performances
  • Environmental protection
  • Parenting tools
  • Healthy families
  • Youth engagement: talent competition
  • Student essay contest (win a computer)
  • Job fair
  • Community resource information
Quincy Jones Performance Center, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
6pm Trustee Clergy Leadership Forum:
  • Strong Families, Safe Children
  • Investing in Our Future

Sunday, August 9

Peoples Family Life Center (parking lot), 159 24th Ave, Seattle, WA
3pm Urban bike ride

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