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Over 200 Philly Students Get Free Backpacks Thanks To Local Orgs Including Saquon Barkley's Foundation
The academy was founded in 2016 with 30 students, in 9th to 12th grade. This year, there are 315 students.
August 28, 2025
At a back-to-school event in Kensington on Wednesday, three local organizations were packing more than just backpacks – they were packing hope.
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At Liguori Academy in Kensington, the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, the Carpenters Union Local 158 and iHeartMedia Philadelphia hosted an event that was a back-to-school boost for students.
The academy was founded in 2016 with 30 students, in 9th to 12th grade. This year, there are 315 students.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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