2023 CANHelp Back to School Fair

By News Staff on Friday, July 28, 2023
  • CANHelp planned for about 1,500 visitors to fill the Civic Center Exhibit Hall July 27, as part of the Back to School Fair. At least 500 backpacks were carefully filled with supplies for distribution to children in financially disadvantaged families who registered. Others can register at CANHelp to see if they qualify for a backpack, while supplies last.
    CANHelp planned for about 1,500 visitors to fill the Civic Center Exhibit Hall July 27, as part of the Back to School Fair. At least 500 backpacks were carefully filled with supplies for distribution to children in financially disadvantaged families who registered. Others can register at CANHelp to see if they qualify for a backpack, while supplies last.
  • Atmos' Gus the Gopher explains why people should call 811 before digging on property to prevent gas line and other in-ground utility structures from breaking and rupturing.
    Atmos' Gus the Gopher explains why people should call 811 before digging on property to prevent gas line and other in-ground utility structures from breaking and rupturing.
  • Julie Santana and Anna Claire Newsom volunteer, handing out sweet treats, at the 2023 CANHelp Back to School Fair July 27.
    Julie Santana and Anna Claire Newsom volunteer, handing out sweet treats, at the 2023 CANHelp Back to School Fair July 27.
  • CANHelp team members Amanda Foster, Emily Crawford, Adela Martinez, Yanet Mejia and Christy Culpepper pose beside balloon towers recognizing two groups of sponsors.
    CANHelp team members Amanda Foster, Emily Crawford, Adela Martinez, Yanet Mejia and Christy Culpepper pose beside balloon towers recognizing two groups of sponsors.
  • Civic Center staff members Rachel Juranek and Jaden Bowen, along with CANHelp staff member Pamela Alonso, volunteer with News-Telegram in distributing bags.
    Civic Center staff members Rachel Juranek and Jaden Bowen, along with CANHelp staff member Pamela Alonso, volunteer with News-Telegram in distributing bags.
  • (Front) Stetson and Jaydin Taylor spin the game wheel manned by Sheryl Dickenson at the Jay Copeland Insurance booth during the 2023 CANHelp Back to School Fair on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.
    (Front) Stetson and Jaydin Taylor spin the game wheel manned by Sheryl Dickenson at the Jay Copeland Insurance booth during the 2023 CANHelp Back to School Fair on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.
  • Amanda Foster of CANHelp and Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Caroline Prickette visit with Recruiter Jessica Hunt at the Paris Junior College booth.
    Amanda Foster of CANHelp and Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Caroline Prickette visit with Recruiter Jessica Hunt at the Paris Junior College booth.
  • Community Liaison Enola Gay Mathews shares a laugh enjoys meeting new people while representing the Sulphur Springs News-Telegram, Country World and Down Home East Texas at the CANHelp Back to School Fair.
    Community Liaison Enola Gay Mathews shares a laugh enjoys meeting new people while representing the Sulphur Springs News-Telegram, Country World and Down Home East Texas at the CANHelp Back to School Fair.
  • Scotty Hanks and Shaun Feners, account managers with 'Jake' at Julia Wilhite State Farm Insurance.
    Scotty Hanks and Shaun Feners, account managers with 'Jake' at Julia Wilhite State Farm Insurance.
  • Families and youth stop by the One Church booth during the CANHelp Back to School Fair July 27.
    Families and youth stop by the One Church booth during the CANHelp Back to School Fair July 27.
  • Whitney Vaughn, Pastor Pete McNabb, and Bethany and Charlotte Ferrall are at the First United Methodist Church game booth, where (back left) Pam Sellers awards a prize.
    Whitney Vaughn, Pastor Pete McNabb, and Bethany and Charlotte Ferrall are at the First United Methodist Church game booth, where (back left) Pam Sellers awards a prize.
  • Signature Solar team members Madison Dearmore, Taylor Brooks, Jayla Talley, Emma Cooley and Brianna Schroeder serve two different flavors of sno cones.
    Signature Solar team members Madison Dearmore, Taylor Brooks, Jayla Talley, Emma Cooley and Brianna Schroeder serve two different flavors of sno cones.