MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Free Pathways to Wellness Event Bringing Health Resources and Back-to-School Support to Saint Paul’s East Side

SAINT PAUL, MN (August 14, 2026) Families across Saint Paul’s East Side are invited to a free community health and back-to-school event Saturday featuring health screenings, wellness resources, children’s activities, school-supply giveaways and representatives from more than 25 community organizations and health care providers.

Pathways to Wellness, presented by CHW Concepts LLC, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 15, at Arlington Hills Community Center, 1200 Payne Avenue in Saint Paul.

Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Organizers describe the initiative as an effort to connect families with preventive health services, educational resources and community support in one accessible location.

Health and wellness resources

Scheduled services and information include:

• Health screenings and preventive-care resources
• General wellness education
• Maternal and child-health support
• Connections to health care providers
• Community-based family resources
• Information from more than 25 participating organizations and local partners

Specific screenings, service eligibility and provider availability may vary during the event. Families seeking a particular medical service should contact the organizer before attending.

Back-to-school assistance

Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed to eligible school-aged children while quantities last.

A community back-to-school resource directory says registration is required for families seeking backpacks and supplies. Children must be present to receive the items, and distribution is limited to a maximum of four backpacks per family.

Because supplies are limited, families are encouraged to register in advance and arrive early. Event registration should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every requested item will remain available throughout the day.

Family activities

The community celebration is also scheduled to include:

• Youth activities
• Carnival games
• Entertainment
• Face painting
• Raffles
• Prizes
• Family-oriented wellness education

The activities are intended to make health information more approachable while giving parents, children, providers and neighborhood organizations an opportunity to connect.

Event information

Event: Pathways to Wellness: Back-to-School and Wellness Initiative
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Arlington Hills Community Center
Address: 1200 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Admission: Free
Audience: Families and community members of all ages
Registration: Register through the official Eventbrite page

Organizer contact

Presented by: CHW Concepts LLC
Telephone: 651-435-1785
Email: pathwaystowellnesschwevent@gmail.com

Venue contact

Arlington Hills Community Center
1200 Payne Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55130

Recreation center: 651-632-3861
Arlington Hills Library: 651-632-3870
Email: ArlingtonHills@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Venue information: Arlington Hills Community Center

Families requiring an accessibility accommodation should contact the community center or event organizer before Saturday. Visitors should also ask the organizer about available languages, interpreters, dietary accommodations and any documentation required for individual services or giveaways.

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