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Mary
Nelson
started organizing
the
Back-to-School
Barbeque
five
years
ago
as
part
of
an
effort
to
reduce
violence
in
her
neighborhood.
Besides
the
school
supplies,
she
treated
children
and
their
families
to
a
barbeque,
which
consisted
of
all
condiments
you
would
have
for
a
barbeque.
Mary
stated
that
she
woke
up
one
morning
and
decided
that
she
wanted
to
do
something
about
the
violence
affecting
children
in
the
community.
In
2002,
the
first
year
the
event
was
held
we
had
in
attendance
850
youths
and
their
parents,
Each
and
every
year
thereafter
the
event
has
grown
in
record
numbers.
In 2007, we had in attendance over 6000 youths and their families attend our Annual Youth Day BBQ. The Youth Day BBQ attendance by our youths and their families have increased in record numbers we had well over 9000, to attend this years BBQ, we were able to give away school supplies, back packs and clothing to all youths who attended from grade levels Pre-K to College.
As you know, our youths look to us as role models
I
feel
this
support
should
start
from
the
home.
You
may
think
they
are
not
paying
attention,
but
they
do
model
our
behavior.
Therefore,
my
goal
is
to
help
our
youth
understand
the
importance
of
a
good
education.
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How you
can help:
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Donate new or gently used backpacks,
school supplies and books for children
pre-K through college. Volunteer to
help at the Back-to-School Barbeque. |
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Upcoming Event:
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Event will be held on August 15th, 2009
from 11 am - 6 pm, with a parade for
youths beginning at 11 am. Volunteers
are needed as well as any school supplies
and/or food donations.
Contact
Info:
Mary Nelson
PO Box 238 Syracuse New York 13205
315-403 - 0220 (Phone)
nelsonm@upstate.edu
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Mary Nelson
created this event to help local children prepare for
the school year by collecting school supplies, backpacks,
and books for them. Support the volunteerism of SUNY
Upstate employees. |
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