The Uniondale School District, Uniondale PTA, Uniondale Kiwanis, Alpha Phi Alpha, Uniondale My Brothers Keeper (MBK) Community, and United Way all teamed up to pack and distribute over 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to local students. The Sands New York team participated in the event both as a sponsor, donating over 200 filled packs, and as volunteers during the distribution.
Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for Sands said, “Our team at Sands is deeply committed to the well-being and success of students in Uniondale, and we are proud to have played a role in this extraordinary community effort to provide school supplies for the upcoming year. We wish all of our local students, parents and teachers a great year ahead!”
Janet Weekes, President of Uniondale Kiwanis, said, “This event is about setting our students up for success – and we are thrilled to have a robust group of community partners – including Sands New York – that joined us this year. We look forward to continuing to work toward uplifting our local families and students throughout the year.”
“1,000 kids in Uniondale are now prepared and ready to chase their dreams during the school year ahead,” said Theresa Regnante President & Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Long Island. “United Way is proud to be part of this event, and we are grateful to all the volunteers who helped put smiles on the faces of so many kids and their families.”