organizations participation in the Community Resource Fair.

The start of the school year should be an exciting time for all children, but for too many kids it is stressful because their families cannot afford new back-to-school supplies,' said Wendy Hoering, FWCS Homeless Liaison Coordinator. With this event, we hope to ease some of that burden and create excitement about going back to school. We appreciate the support of so many in the community to ensure students get off to a great start.'

Each year, Fort Wayne Community Schools assists hundreds of homeless students and their families in an effort to maintain school as a stable environment during times of transition. FWCS assists with clothing, transportation and other support as needed.

With nearly 30,000 students, Fort Wayne Community Schools is one ofthe largest school districts in Indiana. FWCS proudly allows families to choose any of its 50 schools through its successful school-choice program creating diversity in each school, including some with more than 75 languages spoken. FWCS offers seven magnet schools focusing on areas such as science and math, communication, fine arts or Montessori at the elementary and middle school level. In high school, students can choose from the prestigious International Baccalaureate program, Project Lead the Way or New Tech Academy as well as other rigorous academic and specialty training programs.