The Alliance is partnering with PlazAmericas Mall to host the 14th Annual Back to School Drive on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. This event is our largest community service project of the year, providing school supplies, books, and other essential items to 3,000 students and their families.

Amazon will serve as the Title Sponsor for the event. The Amazon team will be onsite to provide resources and giveaways to the students and families in attendance.

COVID-19 Vaccines and Children’s Immunizations: Houston Health Department will provide the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to any community member ages 12 and up. Registration is available at: Back to School COVID-19 Vaccine Registration. Texas Children’s Hospitals will offer free children’s immunizations, with pre-registration required by calling 832-824-6355.

“The Back to School Drive provides critical support to help families and students prepare for the new school year,” said Nelvin Adriatico, Chair of The Alliance Board of Directors and founder of the annual Back to School Drive. “It is a true community effort, with so many corporate partners, civic organizations and individuals coming together, all with the goal to ensure that children in our community have the resources they need to succeed. The Alliance believes strongly in ensuring equity and opportunity for all. Every child deserves to feel supported and encouraged as they begin their new school year,” he said.

“At Amazon, we are committed to leveraging our capabilities to strengthen and increase opportunities in the communities where customers live and work. Amazon is honored to stand alongside The Alliance as a sponsor for this year’s Back to School Drive, Health Fair and Business Expo as families seek to provide children with the experiences and resources they need to re-ignite their joy of learning, ease the impact of summer learning loss and prepare them for the transition back into the classroom. The Alliance has been a pillar in the community for over 35 years and we look forward to collaborating with them to amplify their reach and serve the needs of thousands of families here in Houston,” said Nancy Dalton, Head of Community Partnerships, Underserved Populations, Amazon.

Additional sponsors and partners include: Southwest Management District, Telemundo Houston, Filipino Young Professionals, Amerigroup, Indian Muslims Association of Greater Houston, Adriatico & Yun Brokerage Services, Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston, Texas Southern University TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, Bo’s Place, Greater Houston Dental Society, 200 Park Place Apartments, Curiosity Cruiser, Etoile Academy, Hope Clinic, United Way 211, SignatureCare Emergency Center, BakerRipley, Molina Healthcare, and Memorial Hermann Nurse Line.

The Alliance and PlazAmericas 14th Annual Back to School Drive

What: School supply distribution, community vendors, giveaways, COVID-19 vaccines and children’s immunizations

When: Saturday, August 7th, starting at 9:30am

Where: PlazAmericas Mall, 7500 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036 (America Cinemas entrance)

Who: Families with school-age children, Corporate and nonprofit vendors, Health vendors, Community volunteers, Elected officials

More information can be found at www.thealliancetx.org/back-to-school.