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鈥楨xtravaganza鈥� supports Hartford families as they celebrate, prepare for a new school year

海角换妻 Radio | By Brenda Le贸n
Published August 27, 2022 at 6:56 PM EDT
Members of Magic Soul Drumline perform at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. One of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
1 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
Members of Magic Soul Drumline perform at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. One of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
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Alex and Lolita Velez and family are first in line for Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event is sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation. As one of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
2 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
Alex and Lolita Velez and family are first in line for Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event is sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation. As one of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
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Jayda Lee-Campbell (center) and members of The Gifted Onez, a Hartford-based performing arts group led by Kimberly Bridges, perform at the Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event is sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation. As one of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
3 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
Jayda Lee-Campbell (center) and members of The Gifted Onez, a Hartford-based performing arts group led by Kimberly Bridges, perform at the Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event is sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation. As one of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
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Kellin Ramsey, Lauren Hoffler and Khalil Givens take advantage of one of the bouncy castles available at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event was sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation. As one of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
4 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
Kellin Ramsey, Lauren Hoffler and Khalil Givens take advantage of one of the bouncy castles available at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event was sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation. As one of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
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A volunteer tosses shirts to Rhashita Brown as she hands out school supplies at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation. As one of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
5 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
A volunteer tosses shirts to Rhashita Brown as she hands out school supplies at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation. As one of the largest back-to-school events in the area, it provides Hartford families with school supplies, food, clothing and basic necessities to set them up for success at the start of school.
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Attendees of Angel of Edgewood's Back-to-School Extravaganza pick up fresh produce early Saturday morning. The event is sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation.
6 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
Attendees of Angel of Edgewood's Back-to-School Extravaganza pick up fresh produce early Saturday morning. The event is sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation.
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Volunteers from the Third Congregational Church in Glastonbury hand out groceries at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza.
7 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
Volunteers from the Third Congregational Church in Glastonbury hand out groceries at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza.
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John the Violinist performs at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event is sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation.
8 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
John the Violinist performs at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event is sponsored by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and Hispanic Federation Foundation.
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Members of Magic Soul Drumline perform at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza.
9 of 9  — Angel of Edgewood, a local non-profit, hosts the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza
Members of Magic Soul Drumline perform at Angel of Edgewood's second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza.
Greg Miller / 海角换妻 / 海角换妻

Early on Saturday morning, Natasha Williams and her family patiently waited in line to make their way inside the LAZ parking lot on Hartford鈥檚 Market Street, which slowly came to life with a bouncy house, a stage and busy volunteers.

Williams' family was one of hundreds who made their way to the second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza. The event was hosted by local nonprofit to help families prepare for the school year. Families also received health care and child care resources provided by community partners.

Williams, who is getting two middle schoolers and a first grader ready for their first day of classes, said the extra help goes a long way, given the rising costs of just about everything.

鈥淚t鈥檚 very hard, but we鈥檙e handling,鈥� said Williams. With fewer COVID-19 restrictions her children are excited to go back.

鈥淭hey get to have a little bit more fun with their friends, not wear their masks, so they feel a little bit more free,鈥� she said.

Jendayi Scott-Miller, the executive director of Angel of Edgewood, explained that the organization primarily serves as a food pantry.

鈥淲e want to make sure that everyone is equipped before school,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we always have our event the last week of August, because by this time many of the families are out of their food stamp benefits, and this is a long stretch to the first, second and third of the month when they鈥檙e reinstated.鈥�

The event also included special performances for families.

Jendayi Scott-Miller, Founding Executive Director of Angel of Edgewood surveys the 2nd Annual Back to School Extravaganza Saturday. Scott-Miller explains that Angel of Edgewood is primarily a food pantry. 鈥淲e want to make sure that everyone is equipped before school,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we always have our event the last week of August, because by this time many of the families are out of their food stamp benefits and this is a long stretch to the first second and third of the month when they鈥檙e reinstated.鈥�
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Jendayi Scott-Miller, executive director of Angel of Edgewood, surveys the second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Scott-Miller says that Angel of Edgewood is primarily a food pantry. 鈥淲e want to make sure that everyone is equipped before school,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we always have our event the last week of August, because by this time many of the families are out of their food stamp benefits, and this is a long stretch to the first, second and third of the month when they鈥檙e reinstated.鈥�

鈥淲e want them to let down their hair, let them know that we care about them and that we鈥檙e here all year-round not just this event,鈥� Scott-Miller said. With so many families still processing grief after losing family members during the pandemic, the organization wanted to give them a space to enjoy.

On the stage, The Gifted Onez, led by Kimberly Bridges, performed musical numbers.

鈥淭he Gifted Onez is about unity and love and uplifting the community with good vibes and energy,鈥� said performer Mikayla Maxwell.

Jennie Murrell and her multigenerational family left with book bags, hand sanitizer and fresh produce.

鈥淚t went really well! The kids are excited, we got all that we needed,鈥� Murrell said.
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Brenda Le贸n is a corps member with Report for America, a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms. Brenda covers the Latino/a, Latinx community with an emphasis on wealth-based disparities in health, education and criminal justice.
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