On Aug. 24, Phipps Neighborhoods’
Bronx Community Action Team (Bx-
CAT) hosted a back to school event
in Crotona Park. BxCAT distributed
school supplies to 75 children at the
event, which also featured light refreshments,
music and face painting.
Phipps Neighborhoods’ BxCAT
empowers youth advocates to take a
leadership role in setting and accomplishing
goals that will lead to positive
community change for youth throughout
the Bronx and beyond. Youth between
the ages of 16-24 are eligible to
join.
Phipps Neighborhoods’ BxCAT
empowers youth advocates to take a
leadership role in setting and accomplishing
goals that will lead to positive
community change for youth throughout
the Bronx and beyond. The youthled
movement seeks to promote social
justice by engaging in policy advocacy,
community improvement projects,
community organizing and civic
engagement. Youth between the ages
of 16-24 are eligible to join.
-Bronx Times
On Aug. 24, 2021, Phipps Neighborhoods’ Bronx Community Action Team hosted a Back to
School event in Crotona Park. Photos courtesy Phipps Neighborhoods
BRONX TIMES R 18 EPORTER, SEPT. 3-9, 2021 BTR
BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES
GRADUATES STUDENTS
After a long 18 months of remote and hybrid learning the children of Birch Family Services
Pelham Bay Early Childhood Center graduated in August. Children and families participated
in a multitude of activities to showcase their learning and to have some fun. They decorated
cupcakes, created applesauce graduate characters, played Duck Round up and were honored
by New York State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, who graciously read a book and
entertained the graduates and their families.
The children of Birch Family Services enjoy their graduation by playing games.
The children of Birch Family Services Pelham Bay Early Childhood Center graduated in August.
Photos DeAnna Diamond
Members of New York City Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s offi ce offered back to school supplies
to local kids on Friday, Aug. 27 in front of 955 Waring Ave. They were joined by Willie Ladson,
a former professional basketball player with 14 years of international experience. Ladson
was a graduate of Salesian High School in the city of New Rochelle in Westchester County.
From left, Lilyanna Pekic, representing NYC Councilman Mark Gjonaj, Irene Estrada, a Democratic
district leader, with former professional basketball player Willie Ladson and a group
of children at a school supply giveaway. Also included in the photo is Dea Cano, an aide to
Gjonaj. Photo Aracelis Batista Photo Aracelis Batista
Phipps Neighborhoods’ Bronx Community Action Team (BxCAT) hosted a Back to School
event in Crotona Park.
GJONAJ STAFF DUNKS BACK TO SCHOOL
Phipps distributes school
supplies at Crotona Park