Northline Commons is one again teaming up with Neighborhood Centers, Inc. to help prepare local children for a healthy return to learning.

The 2012 Neighborhood Centers, Inc. Back to School and Community Health Fair hosted by Northline Commons will be held Saturday, August 11th at Northline Commons, 4500 North Freeway.

Last year, more than 6,400 men, women and children received health screenings, immunizations and school supplies. Other highlights included:

• Distribution of 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies
• 1,305 people were screened for health issues
• More than 250 students received required immunizations

Join us on Saturday, August 11th, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

About Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

Founded in 1907, Neighborhood Centers Inc. provides resources to more than 250,000 clients annually throughout a 67-county region in central and southeast Texas. We build vibrant communities with center-based programming to improve education, health, housing, economic opportunity, infrastructure, and connection – the six components of healthy, vibrant neighborhoods.

NCI's work can be seen in six community centers, 22 senior centers, and numerous Neighborhood Tax Centers; at citizenship forums, health fairs, and education rallies; and in a range of programming that includes financial management classes, child development initiatives, and leadership training.

Building upon existing strengths and assets, NCI ‘moves the needle’ on educational attainment, community engagement, and financial well-being in each neighborhood where we work, so our neighbors can THRIVE.