Steps to HOPE gave out school supplies and educational materials at Gramling UMC’s Back-to-School Bash on Sunday, August 20. The event was open to all Spartanburg District 1 area families with children ages birth through high school. Attendees received free information, resources, wellness screenings, school supplies, and other giveaways provided by the church along other local organizations and agencies.  They also enjoyed ice cream, games, crafts, a dunking booth, a photo booth, and music.

Steps to HOPE is a domestic violence and sexual assault treatment and prevention center serving Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. We are working hard to let people know about the services we offer and how to get help if they need it. If you or someone you know is being abused, please call our 24-hour helpline at 828-894-2340 or if you would like to help further our mission to end domestic violence and sexual assault and to promote healthy families, please call or visit our website at www.stepstohope.org.

– article submitted by Paula Childers