BOZEMAN — As the new school year approaches, HRDC is excited to host its annual Back-To-School Clothes Shopping Event for teens on Wednesday, August 28th. The event will kick off with free health screenings at 3:00 pm, followed by clothing and personal care item shopping at 5:00 pm.

This year, HRDC is partnering with the Vituity Cares Foundation, who will provide free health screenings, vision screenings, backpacks, haircuts, prescriptions, and more. Thanks to the generosity of the community, there will be racks of new and gently used clothing available at no charge. Sizes will generally fit youth ages 12 - 18, with a variety of items including jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shoes, socks, and athletic wear.

“We’re thrilled to continue this beloved event, which has been incredibly successful in the past,” said Emma Hamburg, HRDC’s Event Coordinator. “We anticipate a large turnout and are ready to offer an exceptional shopping experience for local teens.”

Teens and their families can visit Building Number 1 at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman on August 28th starting at 3:00 pm for the health screenings and 5:00 pm for the shopping event. This event is open to everyone, and all items will be provided free of charge.

As a private, not-for-profit Community Action Organization, HRDC is dedicated to building a better community through its various initiatives and combating poverty in southwestern Montana.