Catholic Charities helps kids get ready for school
Donations of backpacks, notebooks, pencils sought
Children whose parents can’t afford backpacks and notebooks because of tough economic times will still be able to walk into their classes on the first day of school next month with the supplies they need, thanks to Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens which is co-sponsoring a drive to gather school supplies.
Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and other school supplies are currently being collected at various locations in anticipation of the Third Annual Back to School event, a giveaway day sponsored by Catholic Charities and the Our Lady of Angels Human Service Center that is set to take place on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the center, 336 73rd St. in Bay Ridge.
State Sen. Marty Golden (R-C-Bay Ridge-southern Brooklyn) has agreed to have his district office at 7408 Fifth Ave. serve as a drop-off point for donations of backpacks and school supplies. Golden is asking residents to donate backpacks, notebooks, folders, pens and pencils.