Kellloggsville High School cheerleaders performed recently at the National Night Out at The Dock Urban Youth Ministries in Wyoming, 2026 (WKTV/Samantha Rangel)
The South Kent Chamber Foundation handed out 185 backpacks filled with school supplies, a hygiene kit and haircut voucher at a recent National Night Out block party at The Dock Urban Youth Ministries in Wyoming.
National Night Out is an annual event celebrated across the country that seeks to promote community-police partnerships and encourage residents to connect with their neighbors, community leaders and local police and fire personnel. Held annually on the first Tuesday in August, NNO was started in the 1980s by an established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, crime prevention associations and volunteers across the country.
The block party, attended by 350 people, featured food trucks, activity exhibit booths, yard games, Magic Surge, bingo with prizes, bounce houses, the creation of a community mural, a DJ, root beer floats, and members of the Wyoming Police Department.
“It is our belief that by helping our community members with the necessities for returning to school, we are setting them up for a successful year and reinforcing the positive connection with our local police force,” said Megan Green, executive director of the South Kent Chamber Foundation.
The South Kent Chamber Foundation is asking for help in providing back-to-school backpacks filled with school supplies, a hygiene kit and a haircut voucher as part of a block party for the Aug. 4 National Night Out event.
This year’s National Night Out will feature a block party at The Dock Urban Youth Ministries at 4669 South Division Ave. in Wyoming with food trucks, activity exhibit booths, yard games, Magic Surge, bingo with prizes, bounce houses, the creation of a community mural, a DJ, root beer floats, and attendance from the Wyoming Police Department.
“We have a vision to provide a fun, safe evening with the resources to provide each child in attendance with a back-to-school backpack filled with school supplies,” said Megan Green, executive director of the South Kent Chamber Foundation. “It is our belief that by helping our community members with the necessities for returning to school, we are setting them up for a successful year and reinforcing the positive connection with our local police force.
“We are reaching out to you today to request your participation at our event with an exhibit booth and if possible, a financial donation to help ensure each child receives the intended back-to-school supplies that are so dearly needed in this area of the city.”
National Night Out Details
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Location: The Dock Urban Youth Ministries located at 4669 South Division Avenue, Wyoming Purpose: Promote strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. Expected attendance: 150-200 students plus families Our request: Invite your employees to come together and support the students as a team, with sponsorship opportunities starting at just $25. Employees can choose the giving level that works best for them, while your company can increase the impact by matching contributions, setting a team fundraising goal, or sponsoring additional students.
Every contribution helps provide essential back-to-school support:
$25 Hygiene Sponsor – hygiene kit and food voucher
$35 Haircut Sponsor – haircut, hygiene kit, and food voucher
$40 Backpack Sponsor – backpack with school supplies, hygiene kit, and food voucher
$50 Full Sponsor – haircut, backpack with school supplies, hygiene kit, and food voucher
Together, your employees and company can help as many Wyoming students as possible begin the school year feeling prepared, confident and supported.
To sign up as a sponsor, mail a check to the South Kent Chamber Foundation at 4415 Byron Center Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 or use the link provided here.
Recognition:
All sponsors will be recognized with:
A live logo on our event page linked back to your website
