Congressman Crowley, Council Member Vacca Donate Back-to-School Supplies to Students in the Bronx

On Wednesday, August 26, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) and NYC Council Member James Vacca hosted a back-to-school event to provide much-needed supplies to students attending the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club and Throggs Neck Houses Resident Council’s summer programs in the Bronx. After speaking to the children about the importance of their education, Rep. Crowley and Council Member Vacca distributed school supplies including notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers and other materials to approximately 150 elementary school students.

Rep. Joe Crowley is joined by NYC Council Member James Vacca and youth from the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club and Throggs Neck Houses Resident Council’s summer programs.

“Getting off to the right start is critically important for our students to succeed in the classroom, but having the resources to do so is just as important,” said Rep. Crowley. “That’s why I’m proud to partner with Council Member Vacca, the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club and the Throggs Neck Houses Resident Council to ensure our students are adequately prepared with the supplies they need to hit the ground running in the upcoming year.”

“Once again I’m proud to participate in Congressman Crowley’s school supplies giveaway,” said Council Member James Vacca. “Every year I look at all of kids receiving school supplies and know that it makes a huge difference in their school year. Having the right supplies is important for students to be able to live up to their full potential.”