2nd Annual Back 2 School Fair

We are happy to report that the inaugural Back 2 School Fair was a resounding success. Hundreds of disadvantaged families and students attended and were provided with backpacks stuffed with notebooks, pencils, glue, crayons and other school supplies. In attendance were over 700 families, exhibitors, volunteers and guest speakers.

Everyone was delighted with live performances by kids and adults a like with a positive message to stay in school and reach for the stars. Guest speakers included two professionals who overcame very tough childhoods got themselves educated and are now very happy and accomplished members of society. The children were entertained by clowns, face painting and even a bounce house.

The Honorable Elaine A. Pluta, mayor of Holyoke, also stopped by and provided words of encouragement to those in attendance.

The event coordinator, Veronica Rivera, and the rest of the committee were very pleased with the overall turn out of the event and are very thankful for each and every volunteer, exhibitor and person who helped put it all together.

Next year our goal is to provide at least 1,000 backpacks filled with supplies to the community of Holyoke. We hope you can join us next year, as a volunteer, exhibitor or donor.

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