ATTENTION: CM James Calls for School Supplies for Children

Join Council Member Letitia James in providing new school supplies (paper, pens, pencils, books, bookbags, etc.) for children who are need of these necessary items for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year.

Please drop-off donations at 67 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 by Friday, August 27th.

Call 718-260-9191 for more information.

CM James Joins WPIX and Coalition for the Homeless for PROJECT: BACK TO SCHOOL- Providing Homeless Children Get School Supplies

Join the COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, WPIX/CHANNEL 11, & COUNCIL MEMBER LETITIA JAMES for PROJECT: BACK TO SCHOOL, and help New York’s 16,000 homeless kids get the school supplies they need to succeed. As you shop for backpacks, lunch boxes and other school necessities this fall, pick up a little extra to help get our most vulnerable neighbors started on the right foot this school year. The District Office of Council Member James is a drop-off location for backpacks and school supplies; it is located at 67 Hanson Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

ABOUT PROJECT: BACK TO SCHOOL

The COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS has teamed up with WPIX / CHANNEL 11, Council Member Letitia James and other supporters for PROJECT: BACK TO SCHOOL, an urgent initiative to help New York’s homeless kids obtain crucial school supplies. This fall, New Yorkers will donate new backpacks and lunch boxes, along with other school supplies to help get our most vulnerable neighbors prepared for the school year. With your help, we can ensure that New York’s neediest boys and girls have the tools necessary to succeed in school, and in life.

ABOUT HOMELESSNESS IN NEW YORK CITY

The work of the Coalition for the Homeless has never been more critical - New York City has set a new record for homelessness among families. Over 16,000 children will sleep in emergency shelters tonight. Homelessness extracts a particularly heavy toll on kids. The inherent lack of stability causes many homeless children to fall behind in school, and almost half suffer from anxiety, depression or social withdrawal.

ABOUT THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS The Coalition for the Homeless is the nation’s oldest advocacy and direct services organization helping homeless families, men, women and children. They believe that affordable housing, sufficient food and the chance to work for a living wage are fundamental rights in a civilized society. Since 1981, the Coalition for the Homeless has fought successfully for lasting solutions to homelessness through groundbreaking advocacy. Each day they provide help to over 3,500 New Yorkers.

PROJECT: BACK TO SCHOOL - PROJECT: HOTLINE: 212.776.2059; COALITIONFORTHEHOMELESS.ORG

Contact: Amyre Loomis in the Office of Council Member Letitia James - (718) 260-9191

Coalition for the Homeless

PROJECT: BACK TO SCHOOL WISH LIST

Early Years (Pre-K to 1st Grade):

❍ Backpack

❍ Pencils (#2)

❍ Pencil Box

❍ Crayons

❍ Washable Markers

❍ Elmer’s Glue

❍ Composition Book

❍ Coloring Paper

❍ Eraser

❍ Safety Scissor

Elementary School (2nd to 6th Grades):

❍ Backpack

❍ Pencils (#2)

❍ Pencil Sharpener

❍ Pens (Black and Blue Ink)

❍ Glue Stick

❍ Composition Book

❍ Binder

❍ Eraser

❍ Safety Scissor

❍ Ruler

❍ Pocket Folders

Middle School (7th to 8th Grades):

❍ Backpack

❍ Pencils (#2)

❍ Pens (Black and Blue Ink)

❍ Glue Stick

❍ Composition Book

❍ Binder

❍ Eraser

❍ Safety Scissor

❍ Ruler

❍ Weekly Homework Planner

❍ Pocket Folders

High School (9th to 12th Grades):

❍ Backpack

❍ Pencils (#2)

❍ Pens (Black and Blue Ink)

❍ Composition Book

❍ Binder

❍ Scissor

❍ Ruler

❍ Weekly Homework Planner

❍ Calculator

❍ Pocket Folders

❍ Dictionary

❍ Computer Accessories



*Please Note the intended age group for your backpacks. And, don’t forget to include good luck notes in them for the students

Things We May Have Neglected To Mention

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Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats Hold Forum; 8/12; 7PM; Park Slope

Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (CBID) invites you to a forum on Wednesday, August 12th, 7PM- 9PM at 548 10th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) in Park Slope featuring John Liu, candidate for New York City Comptroller.

Back-To-School Assistance For Low-Income Families

Press Release: "Governor David A. Paterson today announced a historic collaboration with George Soros and the Open Society Institute (OSI) that will provide one-time, $200 grants to more than 800,000 children in low-income families across New York State to help purchase school supplies as they prepare to return to class in September. Families who receive public assistance or food stamps can access this one-time Back-To-School Supplement of $200 per school-aged child (ages 3 through 17) starting [August 11, 2009]." Those eligible must be recipients of food stamps or medicaid, and have guardianship for children in public school and between the ages of 4-17. Please call our office at (718) 260-9191 if you have any further questions.

Mammography Van

Tomorrow, there will be a Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center Mammogram Van parked at 650 Fulton Street between 11AM-5PM.

P.S. 221 Needs Color Printer

Perhaps you or someone you know may be able to help P.S. 221 procure a color printer for their school. If you can help, please contact the parent coordinator, Philton Lewis at 718.756.0122.

Thank you,
team tish