The following piece was provided by the Wayside Multi Service Center:
As the new school year approaches, preparation can make all the difference — and thanks to Addgene, youth supported by Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Multi-Service Center (Wayside Multi) in Watertown will be starting the year well-equipped and ready to succeed.
Addgene, partnering with TeamBonding, generously donated backpacks filled with school supplies to the Wayside Multi, which serves local youth and families. These backpacks were distributed to children and teens who will benefit from having the tools they need to start the school year with confidence. Some backpacks were distributed to students through Project Literacy, a program offering free English classes through the Watertown Free Public Library, where they were met with enthusiasm.
One of the staff members from Project Literacy shared, “The kids got to come pick which one they wanted, and the delight in the room was real. All the kids left wearing their backpacks with big smiles on their faces, and the parents were very grateful.”
The Wayside Multi is grateful for Addgene’s and TeamBonding’s generous contribution and its positive impact on the youth and families we serve. Their support, along with the collaboration between community programs, helps to create stronger, more resilient communities.
Thank you, Addgene, for being a thoughtful and impactful part of our work.
Find out more about Wayside’s Community Education and Outreach
here: https://www.waysideyouth.org/community-education-outreach-services/#multiService