For many families, the beginning of a new school year can be overwhelming, as they do not have the financial resources to buy items needed for their children to start school ready to succeed. In collaboration with various sponsors and donors, Summer Palooza addresses those needs through an interactive family event where thousands of families receive groceries, personal hygiene items, haircuts, a hot meal, community resources and are educated about an opportunity to create a NEW BEGINNING for them and/or their loved ones.
This year we expect over 3,000 people will attend our event. Including 1,500+ families in need. Thanks to our partnership with Feeding America / Feeding Tampa Bay about 1,000 families will receive 40-50 lbs. of food. In addition, they will also receive other necessities donated by our partners. This year's sponsors are:
This is a FREE event to anyone wishing to attend & have a Blast with us on Saturday, August 4th, from 1 - 5 p.m. EST at Simpson Park (1725 MLK Jr Ave. Lakeland, FL). We will have a series of panel discussions starting at 1 PM at New Bethel AME Church in Lakeland. During this session we will have successful NBHS students speak along with celebrity guests who will share their life’s story with all those in attendance. Our confirmed panel celebrity guests who will be taking part in the discussion panel are:
As part of The Wonderful City of Lakeland Community we would love to have you join us this year's Summer Palooza. Vendors can register for a spot at https://www.summerpalooza.org/vendors . And remember.... "Tell a friend to bring a friend!"
This year we expect over 3,000 people will attend our event. Including 1,500+ families in need. Thanks to our partnership with Feeding America / Feeding Tampa Bay about 1,000 families will receive 40-50 lbs. of food. In addition, they will also receive other necessities donated by our partners. This year's sponsors are:
- Publix Super Markets Charities
- Fifth Third Bank
- Rooms to Go
- And The City of Lakeland Refuse to Lose Team.
- A Kids Zone
- Free haircuts
- And will be giving out 3,000 FREE hot meals.
This is a FREE event to anyone wishing to attend & have a Blast with us on Saturday, August 4th, from 1 - 5 p.m. EST at Simpson Park (1725 MLK Jr Ave. Lakeland, FL). We will have a series of panel discussions starting at 1 PM at New Bethel AME Church in Lakeland. During this session we will have successful NBHS students speak along with celebrity guests who will share their life’s story with all those in attendance. Our confirmed panel celebrity guests who will be taking part in the discussion panel are:
- NBA Player for the Charlotte Hornets and he's also a Lakeland native, Dwayne Bacon and his mother Kennie Crawford. Dwayne Bacon's mother Kennie Crawford is the Founder of the non-profit organization "A Fighting Chance".
- Our featured guests are the 1 & Only R&B Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Fantasia Barrino aka Fantasia Taylor Winner of the 3rd season American Idol in 2004.
- And, Fantasia's husband Kendall Taylor, President of Rock Soul, Inc.
As part of The Wonderful City of Lakeland Community we would love to have you join us this year's Summer Palooza. Vendors can register for a spot at https://www.summerpalooza.org/vendors . And remember.... "Tell a friend to bring a friend!"