Two Tuscaloosa Events Offer Free Back-to-School Help Today

Back-to-school preparations are in full swing across West Alabama, and families have two opportunities today, Thursday, August 6, to get students ready for the first day of class.

Beulah Baptist Church Hosts Free Haircuts

Everyone wants to start the new school year with a fresh new haircut. Beulah Baptist Church, located at 3100 25th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, is offering free haircuts today, Thursday, August 6, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. An adult must accompany children.

RESPECT Back-to-School Rally

There is a great opportunity to get the supplies you need this evening, Thursday, August 6, at the 2026 RESPECT Back-to-School Rally. The event is brought to you by Beulah Baptist Church and The Respect Organization and starts at 6 p.m. at 3101 Martin Luther King Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401.

Beulah Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa and Pastor David E. Gay Jr., along with Pastor Steve Green of More than Conquerors Church in Birmingham, Alabama, teamed up to bring this great free event to the area.

“In a time when people all over the world are challenged to meet the basic family survival needs, it is important that society and the church rise to the occasion,” said Green. “With that in mind, Beulah Baptist Church and the RESPECT Organization will host a Back-to-School Rally filled with backpacks, school supplies, social service agencies, giveaways, and short motivational exhortations to prepare our students to be ready on day one.”

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Townsquare Media Live at the RESPECT Back-to-School Rally

92.9 WTUG, Praise 93.3, and 105.1 The Block will be live on location to support Beulah Baptist Church and The Respect Organization as they support students and give them a head start on the 2026 – 2027 school year.

Ahead of tonight's festivities, Mary K of Townsquare Media caught up with Pastor Gay. He said that 1,500 backpacks will be given away at the RESPECT Back-to-School Rally.

“What we did was take the list from the Tuscaloosa School System with the teachers they wanted that student to have, and we went shopping,” said Gay. “And we got all kinds of folders, all kinds of crayons, all kinds of erasers, markers, pens, pencils, and backpacks filled with goodies.”

Listen to the Full Interview with Pastor David E. Gay Jr. & Mary K.

RESPECT ‘Back-to-School’ RALLY Info

1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies (first come – first served)
Attendees will also have the opportunity to win giveaways like tablets and big-screen televisions and tablets
Community Agencies
Civic, Athletic, and Community Leaders will be in attendance
Enjoy Entertainment with a Live DJ and High School Bands
Food Giveaway
Vendor Resources

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