The 4th Annual G.E.T. Fresh! (Getting Everyone Together) Back to School Readiness Event, will be taking place on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the La Crosse Main Branch Library located at 800 Main Street, La Crosse, 54601.

This event is open to all with a focus on our Black and Brown families in our community.

Everything is available on a first-come, first-served basis. G.E.T. Fresh! provides a backpack filled with school supplies and this year we are planning for approximately 150 students of all ages. Hairstylists with experience braiding and working with waves, curls, coils, and ringlets will be available for those students wanting a fresh look for the 2025/2026 school year! The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration will provide lunch during the event, and we are inviting local organizations to host booths, share resources, and connect with attendees.

This year we will be participating in a “Pack the Truck” Event with Beer By Bike Brigade to help our school supply collection. This is super exciting because the thought behind G.E.T. Fresh! is Getting Everyone Together! Getting them ready for school and success and the future, together as a TEAM. Caring about others’ matters and supporting our students is vital.

Supplies still needed to pack backpacks; in hopes to gather enough supplies to help 150 students. Donations can be dropped off at Planned Parenthood of WI 1201 Caledonia St. in La Crosse or email erin.raymus@ppwi.org

Elementary Kids Backpacks

Middle and High School Backpacks

24 pack of Crayola crayons

Post-it notes

Colored Pencils

Markers

Loose-leaf wide and College ruled paper

College-ruled notebooks

Two-pocket folders

Wide ruled notebooks

If your organization is interested in supporting G.E.T. Fresh! 2025 with school supplies or hair services, please contact erin.raymus@ppwi.org or Karolee Behringer at karolee.behringer@ppwi.org.