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12, Optimum and Discovery,
Inc. partnered with local nonprofit organizations to distribute backpacks to
kids and help provide tools needed for a successful year.
The event was held Friday at the Southwest Community
Health Center in Bridgeport from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A total of 500 backpacks were given to attendees, along with information
about the community center and the services they offer.
Children were also able to
choose a book from one of the community’s partners
called Read to Grow.