With the start of the new school year quickly approaching, State Senator Gustavo Rivera will host three Back to School events on Thursday, August 15 and Thursday, August 22 at Clinton Playground and the Crotona Mall respectively.
During the three events, families in Senate District 33 will receive free backpacks, have access to free health screenings and enjoy fun, children-friendly activities. The number of backpacks is limited and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children between 4 and 13 years old must be present and in the company of an adult while youths between the ages of 14 and 18 do not need a parent present.
SCHEDULE OF BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS
1) Back To School Event at Clinton Playground
Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera
When: Thursday, August 15, 2019
Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera
When: Thursday, August 15, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Clinton Playground (entrance on Crotona Park South and Clinton Avenue)
Where: Clinton Playground (entrance on Crotona Park South and Clinton Avenue)
2) Health Fair and Backpack Giveaway with Unique Peoples Services
Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Unique Peoples Services
When: Thursday, August 22, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Backpack Giveaway
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Health Fair
Where: Crotona Mall (entrance on Crotona Parkway between E 181st Street and Bronx Park South)
*These events are free and open to the public*
Where: Crotona Mall (entrance on Crotona Parkway between E 181st Street and Bronx Park South)
*These events are free and open to the public*
