The Westside Family Resource Center brought the community together in a big way with its Back-to-School Giveaway, providing 420 backpacks filled with school supplies to local children and families. The event marked a vibrant kickoff to the new school year and underscored the power of community collaboration.
Beyond the backpack distribution, the day served as a valuable resource fair. Families had the opportunity to connect with a wide range of community agencies and service providers, gaining access to important information and support ahead of the academic year.
A special thank you goes to the many partners who made this event possible, including:
- Fidelis Care
- Onondaga Courthouse
- Onondaga County Health Department
- New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)
- National Grid
- Hillside
- Legal Services
- Molina Healthcare
- Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center
- Child Care Solutions
- Helio Health
- Reach CNY
- Planned Parenthood
- Westcott Community Center
- PEACE, Inc. Head Start
- Energy Smart CNY
- YWCA
Their generous support and shared commitment to children’s well-being ensured that families left not only with school supplies, but also with tools, knowledge, and connections to help them thrive in the year ahead.
Events like this highlight the Westside Family Resource Center’s mission to empower families and strengthen neighborhoods—one backpack at a time.
