PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2014 – Hundreds of children are preparing to go back to school with the supplies they need, and communities in the 2nd Senatorial District are enjoying some summer fun with the latest picnic sponsored by state Sen. Christine Tartaglione.
The senator and her staff visited historic Burholme Park today and handed out free backpacks and school supplies to hundreds of children. The supplies were donated and collected from businesses and residents during Sen. Tartaglione’s recent “Stuff the Bus” event.
“Philadelphia’s school children are smart, passionate and they want to learn,” Sen. Tartaglione said. “Most people know about the financial struggles of the school district and how Republicans in Harrisburg have used them as political pawns.
“These picnics are important ways to give back to the children and make sure they have the things they need for their return to the classroom so they can succeed academically,” she said.
Tartaglione’s first community picnic last week at Norris Square Park delivered 600 backpacks and school supplies plus free snacks and drinks.
Today’s visit to Burholme Park is the first one for the senator as the 85 acres between Cottman and Central avenues was located outside of her district prior to the legislature’s redrawing of senatorial boundaries.
Sen. Tartaglione is scheduled to visit Wissinoming Park on Frankford Avenue next Thursday, Aug. 21.
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Editor’s Note: The following businesses contributed to Sen. Tartaglione’s picnic:
Always Best Care Senior Services
Forman Mills
Keystone First
Aramingo Soprite
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Concilio
Esperanza
Health Partners
Impacto Latino
JL Entertainment LLC
Kensington EPIC Stakeholders
La Fortaleza
Mayfair Shop N Bag
MIMIC
Nazareth Hospital
PECO Solutions
PGW
Philadelphia Pharmacy
Philadelphia Police 26th District
West Kensington Ministries
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