1,000+ Backpacks Handed Out As Part Of Educational Equity Mission in Denver

From CBS Denver:

By Danielle Chavira

August 8, 2020

DENVER (CBS4) – Volunteers helped hand out more than 1,300 backpacks loaded with school supplies to children who face challenges in the back-to-school season. The Silva Family Foundation organized the 12th Annual Community School Supply Giveaway in Denver on Saturday.

Rev. Dr. Jose Silva and his wife started their mission to help bridge the educational gap for Colorado children more than 20 years ago. In the last 12 years, they’ve given out more than 20,000 bags of school supplies.

JanSport pitched in 1,100 backpacks for this year’s event.

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