On Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm, Church of the Palms will be hosting DAY OF HOPE on our church’s campus. This event will help your student and his/her siblings begin the school year with the basic supplies and services they need on the very first day of school. The event is FREE and will include:

• Breakfast or Lunch, Snacks
• Medical, Hearing, and Eye Exam, Dental Check UP
• Haircut
• School Portrait
• Sheriff ID Card
• Gift Card for back-to-school clothes and shoes
• Backpack filled with school supplies (pencils, notebooks, folders, and more!)
• Care Bags with personal care items (shampoo, toothbrush/toothpaste, and more!)
• Food bags from our Food Pantry (All Faith’s Food Bank)
• Plus much more and lots of fun!

 We expect students to participate in all the services offered. No gift cards or backpacks will be given without the services offered.

 Simply complete your registration  on the website  using the single use registration id and event id you received. You must register by May 22. Each username may be used only once or your information will be removed from the system. If registering on the website, you can register all of your children under one id. Only one completed form per family is needed. You will receive your Invitation of Participation to the Day of Hope about 10 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about this event, please call our church office at 941-924-1323. We look forward to helping your family get ready for the 2026-2027 school year!