Toys and School Supplies Needed to Help At-Risk Children at
Bronx Charter School
ABOUT MOTT HAVEN
ACADEMY
In 2008, Mott Haven Academy became
the first public charter school in the nation for at-risk
children. Sponsored by The New York Foundling, the school aims to
empower children by integrating family support services into a rigorous
academic program so that deserving children can reach their full
potential.
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June 28, 2012 | The Toy
Industry Foundation (TIF) is seeking toys and school supplies
to fill hundreds of “Back to School” duffels that will be
delivered to at-risk children at Mott Haven Academy
Charter School in the Bronx on September 13th, 2012.
At the start of each school year, TIF and partner My Stuff Bags Foundation visit Mott Haven to
deliver the “tools of success” to kindergartners and first
and second grade students living in New York City’s foster care
and welfare system.
“The educational toys and school supplies that fill our
“My Stuff” duffels help to prepare these kids for the year
ahead,” said Marisa Medina, Foundation Manager. “It’s
a great opportunity to show them that people care, while also helping
them kick-off the school year on a positive note!”
In addition to toys and school supplies, the duffels are filled with
blankets, toiletries and other necessities that bring comfort to kids
who oftentimes have nothing to call their own. In New York City alone,
there are 16,000 children who are living in foster care. They are among
the 400,000 kids rescued from abuse or neglect that are in the foster
care system across the U.S.
To donate products to this cause, simply fill
out a product donation agreement and mark “My Stuff
Bags” in Section 1. Submit the completed form via email or
fax (212.675.1328). Questions may be directed to Melissa
Kipp (646.520.4878).
To be included in the 200 duffels distributed at Mott Haven,
donations must be received by August 23rd. Additional toys sent in for
the TIF/MSB initiative will be used to fill
“My Stuff” bags delivered throughout the year to foster care
kids across the country.
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