Hartford-Area Families Invited to Thur., August 24 Back 2 School Event

Families in the Hartford area are invited to “2023 Back 2 School Community Day” on Thursday, August 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., hosted by the Urban League of Greater Hartford Young Professionals (ULGHYP). The free outdoor event will take place, rain or shine, in the parking lot of the Urban League of Greater Hartford’s office at 140 Woodland St. (corner of Woodland St. and Sargeant St.) in Hartford, Conn. Free parking.

“This annual event helps families prepare their children for a productive, healthy school year by offering free school supplies and a variety of community and wellness resources, as they enjoy fun activities,” explains David Hopkins, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Hartford, whose programs and operations impact more than 3,000 individuals and their families every year in the areas of youth development, adult education, workforce development, housing, community health, and social justice.

This Back 2 School Community Day is presented by the dynamic Urban League of Greater Hartford Young Professionals (ULGHYP), an auxiliary of the Urban League that supports the agency’s mission to reduce economic disparities in the region by convening volunteers, ages 21-40, and hosting community service and professional networking events and activities to promote empowerment among young adults.

“Children must be on site to receive a backpack and collect school supplies, but everyone in the family is welcome to enjoy the festivities,” says Luz Holmes, President of the Urban League of Greater Hartford’s Young Professionals. “Featured will be a live Deejay, Double Dutch demonstrations, free books from the United Way of Central & Northeastern Connecticut, and the distribution of fresh produce grown in the Urban League of Greater Hartford’s indoor Aeroponic Garden.” A wide range of community resources will be available that include The Village for Families & Children, The City of Hartford’s Department of Families Children Youth Recreation, Goodwin University Manufacturing Training Center, Yoga In Our City, CT Children's Medical Center, Hartford Public Library’s The American Place, New England Donor Services, the Hartford Public Schools, and Comcast.

Donations of school supplies from companies and individuals are being collected now through August 21 at the Urban League of Greater Hartford offices at 140 Woodland St. in Hartford, CT 06105. Several businesses have collection boxes in their workplaces to support this event.

No reservations are needed to attend this free event.
For more info, go to www.ulgh.org or www.instagram.com/ULGHYP or call 631-816-8180.
To participate by hosting a table or to volunteer, contact YP@ULGH.org or events@ulgh.org or call 631-816-8180.

Proceeds from the support of corporations, foundations, and individual donors help fund Urban League of Greater Hartford programs and operations. Donations to this local chapter are welcome and can be made at: www.ulgh.org/donate.

The Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. (ULGH) is a community-based, not-for-profit 501(c)(3). Established in 1964 as the National Urban League’s 66th affiliate, its mission is to reduce the economic disparities in Greater Hartford’s communities through programs and services in the areas of youth development, adult education, workforce development and training, economic enrichment, health equity, and social justice. For information about the organization, visit www.ulgh.org or call 860-527-0147. Follow us on social media @ulgh64.