Back-to-School Cobb Community Event

Artportunity Knocks Co-hosts Back-2-School-Cobb Event with Cobb County

Sheriff’s Office

Atlanta, GA (May 3, 2024) – Artportunity Knocks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to

empowering youth through the arts, education, community service, and bridging cultures, is pleased

to announce its co-hosting role in the upcoming Back-to-School-Cobb event with the Cobb County

Sheriff’s Office. The event will take place on July 13, 2024, at Boots Ward Recreation Center -

4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs, GA 30127, from 10 am to 2 pm.

The Back-2-School-Cobb event aims to provide families and educators with a supportive and

festive atmosphere as they prepare for the upcoming school year. This year, the event features a

variety of activities and resources:

 Toddler, Kids and Teen Zone - Offering a safe and fun space for children and teens to enjoy

games, arts and crafts, inflatables and interactive activities.

 Parent Resources: Providing families with information on educational support, afterschool

programs, and community services.

 Educator Resources: Providing educators with supplies (often purchased out of pocket) and

additional resources to maintain professional development.

 Concessions: Attendees can enjoy a range of refreshments and snacks from the concession

stands.

Volunteer Opportunities

Artportunity Knocks invites corporations, community organizations and individual volunteers to

join the event by becoming a volunteer. Various shifts and roles are available, including Kids Zone

monitors, face painters, concession attendants, and activity facilitators. Visit our page on

volunteermatch.org to sign up (for groups of 10 or more, please contact Kristen Casey at

KCasey@ArtportunityKnocks.org).

Sponsorship Opportunities

Artportunity Knocks welcomes local businesses and organizations to support the event through

sponsorship. By sponsoring, you can help provide resources and activities that empower youth and

strengthen our community. To sponsor, please email Ty.Woods@Artportunityknocks.org.

Donor Opportunities

We encourage the community to support Artportunity Knocks through donations of teacher

supplies, school supplies, and hygiene supplies, which directly benefit teachers and students.

Donations of any size make a meaningful impact. To contribute, visit

www.Artportunityknocks.org/donate.html

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About Artportunity Knocks

Artportunity Knocks is the number one STEAM education

organization in the state of Georgia, serving thousands of students every year through a variety of

programs and events. The 501c3 non-profit organization focuses on empowering youth to make

smart and positive choices, increasing opportunities in the arts, education, community service, and

bridging cultures.

About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office:

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement

agency executing a broad range of services including Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal

Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation,

and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens, who assumed office on January

1, 2021, leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s

Office boasts the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is striving to

become the leading law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. To learn more about the Cobb

County Sheriff's Office, visit https://www.cobbsheriff.org/. Follow us on X, Facebook, and

Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App!

For media and donation inquiries, please contact:

Ty Woods, VP of Development

Artportunity Knocks

Phone: 678-355-8734

Email: Info@ArtportunityKnocks.org