Saturday

August 13, 11am - 4pm

Backpack Giveaway

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On Saturday 8/13/16, BMAGIC hosted their Back to School Celebration + Backpack Giveaway at NOW Hunters Point. This annual celebration honors the students of Bayview Hunters Point; with more than 60 community-based organizations coming together to create a day of games, dancing, yoga, healthy food, and live entertainment.

As the  highlight of the event, BMAGIC gave out 2,000 free backpacks stuffed with grade-appropriate school supplies along with school uniforms. This event created an exciting start to the coming school year and provided the youth with the necessary tools to be prepared for academic success.

For more details, check out the Backpack Giveaway Photo Album.