Free backpacks, supplies, haircuts: Newark groups host back-to-school giveaways
As Newark families count down to the first day of school, city leaders, local churches, nonprofits, and other groups are stepping in to help cover the cost of getting students ready. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, uniforms, and even haircuts can strain a family’s…
Newark community leaders and organizations are organizing a series of back-to-school giveaways in preparation for the upcoming school year. These events aim to alleviate the financial burden on families by providing essential supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and uniforms.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, the Essentially Yours From the Heart event will offer free supplies to all families, with children required to be present. The Young Disciples Community Development Corp., Love of Jesus Family Church, and Bishop Barbara Glanton will host a supply giveaway and block party at Love of Jesus Family Church from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Sunday, Aug. 16, Rev. and Council Member At-Large Louise Scott-Rountree will hand out 200 backpacks at the Krueger-Scott Mansion while supplies last. Tainas Unidas and Trike Masters will host a backpack drive and community care day at Omar’s Cafe PR on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
The New Jersey Reentry Corporation, along with other local businesses, will provide backpacks and school supplies to children with incarcerated parents or those in addiction recovery on Thursday, Aug. 20. Teach For America New Jersey will hold two giveaways in Central and West wards on Friday, Aug. 21, at CityPlex Movie Theater and Boylan Street Recreation Center.
Other events include the annual Back-to-School Bash by Great Oaks Legacy Charter School on Saturday, Aug. 22, Mayor Ras Baraka and the Newark Workforce Development Board's backpack giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 22, and the South Ward back-to-school pop-up by Teach For America New Jersey on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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