2026/08/30 09:00:00

IMPACT Sunday - Back to School Strong. Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 3633 Galberry Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Free backpack drive, tennis shoes giveaway, health screenings, food, music, games.

What Is IMPACT Sunday

Community Impact Sunday 2026

A community-wide outreach designed to serve more than 5,000 individuals across our area with free resources, healthcare, encouragement, and support as students, teachers, and families head back to school.

This isn’t just a church event – it’s a community investment.

Tennis Shoe Giveaway

Free Nike Shoes Giveaway – Eligibility Criteria

  1. Age/Grade range: Child must be elementary school-aged (typically 5-11 years old, or grades K-3).
  2. First-come, first-served: Distribution continues until inventory is exhausted.
  3. Size availability: Shoe must be available in the child’s specific size at the time of the request – no reservations or holds for out-of-stock sizes.
  4. Limit per child: One pair per child, while supplies last.
  5. Parent/guardian presence: A parent or guardian must accompany the child to confirm size and complete the intake form.

Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

Application can be downloaded and completed prior to the event or completed onsite.

Free Nike shoes giveaway for elementary school children at IMPACT Sunday

Community Impact Service Projects

Our mission is to live the life we were made for – helping people know Jesus personally, grow more like Jesus daily, and show the love of Jesus boldly.

Volunteer to help us live the life we were made for…

Opportunities to serve include:

  • Back-to-School Supply Giveaways
  • College Giveaways
  • Back-to-School Block Party
  • Street Cleanup
  • Set Up and Clean Up
  • The Teachers’ Trunk (I.C. Norcom High School, 1801 London Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704)
  • And more!

Volunteers must register! Community attendance is free and open to the public.

Chesapeake Regional Mobile Clinic

Free services will be available to families in a custom-equipped doctor’s office on wheels.

School Physicals: A routine health check required by states like Virginia before entering public or private school, kindergarten, or playing sports.

Health Screenings: Blood pressure, A1C, glucose, and general risk assessments.

Chronic Care: Follow-ups and management for chronic illnesses.

Testing & Vaccines: Rapid HIV testing, Hepatitis C testing, and routine vaccinations.

Support Resources: Direct linkage to Healthy Chesapeake HUB coaching and Food-as-Medicine resources.

Free Giveaways

Making an IMPACT

Volunteers loading school supplies into a car trunk for The Teachers' Trunk giveaway

The Teachers’ Trunk

Free school supplies for teachers

**I.C. Norcom High School, 1801 London Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 

College students receiving free hygiene and cosmetic products at an IMPACT Sunday tent

Hygiene for College Students

Non-perishables and hygiene products

**FBSCH 3633 Galberry Rd Chesapeake, VA  

Clothing giveaway table thanking supporters at IMPACT Sunday

Clothing Boutique

Free clothing for families in need

**FBSCH 3633 Galberry Rd Chesapeake, VA  

Families picking up backpacks and school supplies under a tent at IMPACT Sunday

Backpacks & School Supplies

For K-12 students — while supplies last

**FBSCH 3633 Galberry Rd Chesapeake, VA  

Fun for the Entire Family

Free and Open to the Public

Bounce Houses

Live DJ & Entertainment

Tug of War

Concessions

Plinko & Games

Become a Sponsor or Donate

Through initiatives like our Student Backpack Drive, Teacher’s Trunk, Community Health Minute Clinic, Tennis Shoe Giveaway, Fresh Cuts & Fresh Start, and Family Field Day, we’re bringing together churches, businesses, healthcare providers, educators, and civic leaders around one shared goal: preparing our neighbors for a successful school year.

We’d love for you or your organization to join us as a partner or give a donation.