Back to School Celebration of Rhode Island
(Español abajo)
Celebrating 26 Years of Giving:
15,000 Backpacks with School Supplies to be Distributed Statewide
Free Backpacks Distribution-Saturday, August 23 from 10am-1:00pm or until supply last/ Mochilas Gratis
Providence, RI –The Back-to-School Celebration of Rhode Island is proud to announce its 26th Annual Back-to-School Celebration. On Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or while supplies last), the organization will distribute 15,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students across the state.
This year’s event will be held at 12 locations statewide, including two new distribution sites in Cranston and Pawtucket:
Veteran’s Memorial Elementary School, 150 Fuller Ave., Central Falls
Cranston YMCA, 1225 Park Ave., Cranston (new)
Garvin Memorial Elementary, 1364 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland
East Bay Community Action Program, 6 John H. Chafee Blvd., Newport
Jenks Middle School, 350 Division St., Pawtucket
Samuel Slater Middle School, 281 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket (new)
Nathanael Greene Middle School, 721 Chalkstone Ave., Providence
Student Registration & Placement Center, 325 Ocean St., Providence
United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley St., Providence
West End Community Center, 109 Bucklin St., Providence
Thundermist Health Center, 186 Providence St., West Warwick
Woonsocket Middle School, 60 Florence Dr., Woonsocket
“Back to School Celebration of RI has been supporting families for over two decades,” said Grace Gonzalez, Board President. “Our mission is simple: to make sure every child starts the school year prepared to learn, no matter their circumstances.”
Event Supporters
This statewide effort is made possible thanks to the generous support of:
Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Sodexo School Services, RI Department of Health, RI Treasurer’s Office & CollegeBoundSaver, United Way of Rhode Island, Cox Communications, Bank Newport, Centreville Bank, Amica Companies, BankRI, Coastal1, Rhode Island Energy, Providence Journal Charitable Legacy Fund, CVS/Juntos ERG, Bristol Savings Bank, Ocean State Job Lot, Cardi’s, WPRI12, City of Providence, City of Central Falls, and Central Falls Schools.
The Back to School Celebration of RI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering family engagement in children’s education and promoting open communication between schools, students, and families. For 26 years, the organization has provided essential resources to thousands of families statewide, ensuring children are well-prepared for the school year. Starting with just 600 backpacks and limited school supplies at one location, the program has grown significantly, now distributing 15,000 backpacks and supplies across 12 community sites throughout the state.
| www.btsri.org | Providence | RI | 02907
Spanish Version
PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA
Celebrando 26 Años de Solidaridad:
15,000 mochilas con útiles escolares serán distribuidas en todo el estado
Providence, RI – 21 de agosto de 2025. La organización Back to School Celebration of Rhode Island se enorgullece en anunciar su 26ª Celebración Anual de Regreso a Clases. El sábado, 23 de agosto de 2025, de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. (o hasta agotar existencias), se distribuirán 15,000 mochilas con útiles escolares para estudiantes en todo el estado.
Este año, la distribución se llevará a cabo en 12 localidades, incluyendo dos nuevos puntos de entrega en Cranston y Pawtucket:
Veteran’s Memorial Elementary School, 150 Fuller Ave., Central Falls
Cranston YMCA, 1225 Park Ave., Cranston (nuevo)
Garvin Memorial Elementary, 1364 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland
East Bay Community Action Program, 6 John H. Chafee Blvd., Newport
Jenks Middle School, 350 Division St., Pawtucket
Samuel Slater Middle School, 281 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket (nuevo)
Nathanael Greene Middle School, 721 Chalkstone Ave., Providence
Student Registration & Placement Center, 325 Ocean St., Providence
United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley St., Providence
West End Community Center, 109 Bucklin St., Providence
Thundermist Health Center, 186 Providence St., West Warwick
Woonsocket Middle School, 60 Florence Dr., Woonsocket
“Cada mochila representa mucho más que útiles escolares: representa esperanza, oportunidad y la certeza de que todos los niños merecen comenzar el año escolar preparados para aprender,” dijo Grace Gonzalez, Presidente de la Junta de Directores.
Patrocinadores del Evento
Este esfuerzo estatal es posible gracias al generoso apoyo de:
Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Sodexo School Services, RI Department of Health, RI Treasurer’s Office & CollegeBoundSaver, United Way of Rhode Island, Cox Communications, BankNewport, Centreville Bank, Amica Companies, BankRI, Coastal1, Rhode Island Energy, Providence Journal Charitable Legacy Fund, CVS/Juntos ERG, Bristol Savings Bank, Ocean State Job Lot, Cardi’s, WPRI12, Ciudad de Providence, Ciudad de Central Falls y las Escuelas de Central Falls.
La Celebración de Regreso a Clases de RI es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) dedicada a fomentar la participación familiar en la educación de sus hijos y a promover una comunicación abierta entre escuelas, estudiantes y familias. Durante 26 años, la organización ha proporcionado recursos esenciales a miles de familias en todo el estado, asegurando que los niños estén bien preparados para el año escolar. Inicialmente con tan solo 600 mochilas y un número limitado de útiles escolares en un solo lugar, el programa ha crecido significativamente y ahora distribuye 15,000 mochilas y útiles en 12 comunidades de todo el estado.
| www.btsri.org | Providence | RI | 02907
Contact: Doris M. De Los Santos
401-413-5775