Registration for the Project Shepherd Backpack Program begins Monday, June 22.
Children ages 3-18 (preschool through high school) are eligible to receive a backpack.
Lakewood residents can call the Burns Community Center at 562-925-7512 to register over the phone, or email staff at rcsburns@lakewoodca.gov.
Backpacks will be distributed the second week of August by appointment.
If you have questions about this event, contact ecatalog@lakewoodca.gov or 562-866-9771, ext. 2408.
For disability-related accommodations to participate, please contact the number above or email AccessRecreation@lakewoodca.gov.
Additional information is available on the city's Accessibility page.
Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, 90712, View Map
5510 Clark Avenue , Lakewood 90712
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