Goodwill gives away 750 backpacks and school supplies at free back-to-school event

Pikes Peak United Way gives out backpacks, haircuts to Colorado Springs students ahead of school year

More than 1,200 backpacks were distributed over the weekend as Colorado Springs families prepare for the upcoming school year.

Goodwill gives away 750 backpacks and school supplies at free back-to-school event

Goodwill Industries and its partners handed out 750 free backpacks, school supplies, lunch and health screenings to families in North Omaha Saturday morning.Eight-year-old Lucas was among the children excited to pick out a new backpack and supplies."Because it matches me. Because it matches my stuff," Lucas said, explaining why he chose a black backpack.Deb Hermann, director of marketing and development for Goodwill Industries, said the nonprofi…