HUMAN RELATIONS HOSTS SUMMER JUBILEE

The City of High Point Human Relations Division, along with Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASiC) of High Point, the High Point Public Library and the High Point Farmers Market, hosted the fourth-annual Summer Jubilee back-toschool celebration and backpack giveaway on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the High Point Public Library.

There were over 3,000 people in attendance, and staff and partners gave away 786 backpacks filled with school supplies. The event included face painters and a petting zoo and ran in conjunction with the High Point Farmers Market, which featured live music.

"The Summer Jubilee is a day of fun that also provides kids with the essential resources they need for school success, from pencils and notebooks to glue sticks and markers," said City of High Point Human Relations Manager Rase McCray. "It's an incredible collaboration between local businesses, nonprofits, faith organizations and City agencies, all of whom come together each year to help even more families in need."

The Summer Jubilee began in 2019 as a collaboration between BASiC, the High Point Human Relations Division and the High Point Public Library. It has grown every year with additional partners and increased funding.