HITN is proud to announce a series of back-to-school events across New York City’s five boroughs.

In partnership with elected officials, local schools, and community organizations, HITN is providing essential school supplies to students from public schools to support education in underserved communities.

New York City’s public school system, the largest in the United States, serves over 1 million students. Its diverse student body mirrors the city itself, with more than 41.1 percent identifying as Hispanic, 23.7 percent as Black, and 16.5 percent as Asian. Furthermore, 72.8 percent of students are classified as economically disadvantaged, highlighting the crucial need for initiatives like HITN’s back-to-school drive.

“HITN has been very instrumental in helping us every year with this school bookbag giveaway, and we’re very humbled and honored that we’ve been able to help over 300 kids a year. We are facing economic difficulties, and parents here at Lindsay Park and in the surrounding area sometimes can’t afford to have supplies for their kids. When we all come together, this is what happens,” said Assembly Member Maritza Davila, who was part of the first event hosted today in Brooklyn.

The back-to-school initiative reflects HITN’s unwavering commitment to education and its belief in the transformative power of learning. By equipping students with the necessary tools and resources, HITN aims empower the next generation to succeed academically and beyond.

“I feel very grateful because it has helped me a lot. I am not working, and I am a single mother of three small children. I hope God blesses each of the people who have offered a hand. I’m very grateful to God and to you,” said Natalia, one of the attendees at today’s event in Brooklyn.

Back-to-School Giveaway Events:

HITN is collaborating with elected officials and community leaders to distribute school supplies at the following locations and times:

• Tuesday, August 20, 2024
  • Assembly Member Maritza Davila
    • 30 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
    • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

• Sunday, August 25, 2024
  • Council Member Carmen De la Rosa
    • High Bridge Park, New York, NY
    • 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  • Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia
    • St. James Park, Bronx, NY
    • 2:00 pm
  • Council Member Shekar Krishnan
    • PS 149 Q
    • 5:00 pm

• Thursday, August 29, 2024
  • Assembyman Manny De Los Santos
    • TBA
    • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Saturday, August 31, 2024
  • Assembly Member Karines Reyes
    • Castle Hill Playground, 1679 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx, NY 10462
    • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• Saturday, September 7, 2024
  • Senator Luis Sepulveda
    • TBA
    • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Friends of Devoe Park
    • TBA
    • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm