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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 the first year, the event's attendance from youth
and their families was an estimated total of about
850. This year, we had over 5000 youth and their
families attend. As you know, our youth look to
us a 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
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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 18th, 2007
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
Cell Phone: (315) 403-0220
nelsonm@upstate.edu
info@youthhdaybarbecue.com
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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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