Around the Block Austin 2024
Around The Block (ATB) is our largest program where our leadership team, volunteers, and donors can all interact together with the children we serve. ATB is a collaboration among Kids Matter, KOHL's Department Store, and the McCarty Family Trust.
Since 2006, we have served over 18,175 children in the DFW and Austin areas with our Around The Block program. We have also had over 157,000 books, 30,350+ backpacks, and 15,350 school shoes donated.
Kids Matter has conducted three events per year, averaging 2,000 kids. Our flagship event is held at the KOHL's Southlake. The second location in the DFW area is at the KOHL's Arlington. Since 2016, a third event has been held at KOHL's Sunset Valley in Austin, thanks to the support provided by the McCarty Family Trust.
Kids Matter aims to grow the Around The Block program and event to a national level with more events held annually.
Shopping with Families
· Thank you for donating your time to help us clothe children in need at this year’s Around the Block
Austin event at KOHL’S.
Saturday, November 16th, 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Prior to the event:
• The location of the Around the Block Austin event is KOHL’S at 4805 US-290, Sunset Valley, TX
78735
• Dress warm (you will be outside for part of event).
Day of the event: 11/26 (Saturday)
• Check in at the at the registration table inside of KOHLS, starting at 6:45 am. You will receive a
red volunteer t-shirt or green if you are Spanish-speaking bilingual, and then given your
volunteer placement.
• Once in line, the partner agencies will verify family information and give them a wrist band
indicating the dollar value that can be spent. From 1=$100, 2=$200, etc. The wristbands are only
good for clothing and shoes. We are staggering the times/number of people in the store at any
given time.
• Volunteers will line up opposite of families in front of KOHL’S check out just inside the store and
will be paired up to go shopping. Each child has $100 to spend. Do not go over the $100 per
child.
• 4 Volunteers will be assigned to the book table and shoe table, where they will give the families
the shoes (which will be separated by boy/girl and sizes), a book and a backpack.
• Volunteers will also help refold clothes, maintain the clothes racks and clean up as needed.
• When you take your families to the check-out line after shopping, please let them know they are
not able to leave the register to get additional items. This causes back-up of the registers. Have
them be sure of what they choose/and know how much has been spent so they do not cause a
delay.
• Once families clear the cashier line, they will be directed to the book and shoe tables where they
will receive their shoes, books, and backpacks. If you have any questions during the event, just
look for team members wearing blue t-shirts.
Thank you again for supporting Kids Matter and volunteering your time. It is because of
individuals like you that we are able to help these children.