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 partnership and community program raising awareness and advocating for the needs of children, youth and families from low-wage households.

The ERSF achieves its mission by spotlighting programs and organizations that help families move out of poverty. Last year, ERSF helped parents prepare 1,081 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

To earn free school supplies students must be 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. Express lines will be open for those who have registered online. At this time online registration has ended. You may still register in-person the day of the fair.

Writing contest winners announced

This year students grades 1–12 had an opportunity to enter the first annual Educational Resource Street Fair writing contest. Students wrote a creative essay on a passionate subject of interest entered into a competition to win a laptop computer. The essays have been received and over 80 winners have been announced.

2008 Schedule of events

Friday, August 8

Peoples Family Life Center
1:30–3pm
  • Bicycle repair
  • Creative expression for emotion literacy workshop (parents and children 7 years old and up)
Peoples Institutional Baptist Church
7pm Musical
8pm
Late night gospel service:*
  • Power of prayer
  • Strength of community
  • Belief & commitment

Saturday, August 9

Seattle, WA on 24th Ave. between East Spruce Street and East Yesler
11am–5pm
Educational Resource Street Fair:
  • Backpacks, school supplies, books
  • Cultural/arts activities
  • Environmental protection
  • Parenting tools
  • Youth talent competition
Peoples Institutional Baptist Church
7pm Musical
8pm
Late night gospel service:*
  • Compassion
  • Love
  • Responsibility and accountability

Sunday, August 10

Peoples Family Life Center (parking lot)
3pm Urban bike ride

*National guest speakers

  • Reverend Marvin E. Wiley, Illinois
  • Reverend Dr. A. Elliott Cuff, Ohio
  • Reverend H. G. McGhee, New York
  • Reverend H. Devore Chapman, New York
  • Reverend John A. Reed, Oklahoma
  • Reverend A. Lincoln James, Virginia
  • Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Tennessee

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