That’s a wrap on Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) Back-to-School Bash! From backpacks and school supplies to community resources, activities, and plenty of fun, this event was truly a team effort!
VBGCQ extends a huge thank you to event sponsors: Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park, TD Bank, NineDot Energy, Maspeth Federal Savings, and First Central Savings Bank. Thank you to our backpack and school supply donors: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez Rojas, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Assemblymember Diana Moreno, Amazin’ Mets Foundation, New York Cares, Steve Madden, Elite Amenity Management, Liakas Law P.C., and Fidelis Care.
And thank you to community resource partners: LaGuardia Community College, Jobs Plus powered by Urban Upbound, Queens Zoo, CityPickle, Astor Apiaries, Mount Sinai Queens, Fidelis Care, MetroPlusHealth, NYC Ferry, Queens Public Library, Sky Farm L1C, Big Reuse, Challenge Taekwondo, and Scouting America Troop 65 L1C.
Finally, thank you to every volunteer and volunteer group who gave their time and energy to welcome families, distribute supplies, run activities, and make the day possible.
That’s a wrap on Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) Back-to-School Bash! From backpacks and school supplies to community resources, activities, and plenty of fun, this event was truly a team effort!