Senator Roxanne J. Persaud hosted her annual SD-19 Funday and back to school giveaway in Canarsie Park on Tuesday, August 20. The event brought hundreds of families and community members together for a day of delicious food, refreshing drinks, creative arts and crafts, thrilling gaming trucks, and exciting rock wall climbing.
In addition to the day’s festivities, over 530 families received backpacks filled with essential school supplies to help prepare their children for the new school year.
"With the generous support and collaboration of our partners, this event truly exemplifies the power of community and partnership in making a meaningful impact. It’s a testament to the collective effort and dedication that our community looks forward to every year," said Senator Persaud.
The event was made possible through the generous support and collaboration of several partners, including the NYPD 69th Precinct Community Affairs, Explorers & Auxiliary Officers, NYPD 75th Precinct, NYPD PSA 2 Explorers, Millennium Development, Broadway Stages, Agape International, EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care, Shopper World Brownsville, Dunkin' Donuts Starrett City, BJ’s East New York, Pagano Melon, Brooklyn Cyclones, The Campaign Against Hunger, CCA Metro, The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, HSNY, UFT - United Federation of Teachers, NYPD Community Affairs Bureau Brooklyn Outreach Division, and HITN.
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