Over 1,500 Backpacks and Over 5,000 Supplies Collected

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano will join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Quezada, Board of Education Trustees, parents, students and staff of Paideia School 24 for the 8^th Annual “Backpack to School Drive” Wednesday, August 28^th at 12:00 PM at Paideia School 24-Gymnasium (2^nd Floor) located at 50 Colin Street, to distribute backpacks and school supplies received through the “Backpack to School Drive” to the students and families in attendance.

Backpacks and School Supplies were donated by corporate and nonprofit sponsors including Precision Concierge New York (PCNY), Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Heavenly Productions Foundation, Elite Investigations LTD, Ridge Hill, Rock & Rod’s Collector Car Club, Castle Royale, Macaroni Kid-Yonkers and Yonkers residents.

Who:              Mayor Mike Spano

Yonkers City Council

School Superintendent Dr. Edwin Quezada

Yonkers Board of Education Trustees

Paideia School 24 Principal Kim Davis

Paideia School 24 Families & Students

Event Sponsors

What:            “Backpack to School” Drive Press Conference & Distribution

Where:         Paideia School 24’s Gymnasium (2^ndFloor)

50 Colin Street, Yonkers

When:           Wednesday, August 28

12:00 PM