Goodwill seeking school supply donations for inaugural Block Party

Andrea Deckert//August 10, 2023//

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes to host events focused on sustainability

Andrea Deckert//August 10, 2023//

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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will host its first-ever Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 500 South Clinton Ave.

The event will be free for local residents and is a chance to learn about Goodwill’s community programs and services, such as 211/LIFE LINE, 988, Goodwill Vision Enterprises and the Good Neighbor Program.

Goodwill will be donating a backpack filled with school supplies from local businesses and donors to each child in attendance (up to 250 children).

Those interested in supporting the Good Neighbor school supplies drive and helping alleviate the financial burden put on families in the community during back-to-school season can donate to the Good Neighbor giveaway.

The following school supplies are needed for the giveaway: black and blue pens, #2 pencils, loose leaf paper, spiral and composition notebooks, 1-inch binders, hand sanitizer, index cards, glue sticks, highlighters, binder clips, colored markers and pencils, folders, rulers and tissues.

The block party will also feature an arts and crafts station, games, food trucks, live entertainment and on-site vision screenings for children and students.

Donations can be dropped off at Goodwill’s headquarters at 422 S. Clinton Ave. before Aug. 14.

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