Politics & Government
Kemp Hannon Holding 'Back to School Drive' For Wantagh Charity
State senator collecting school supplies on behalf of the John Theissen Children's Foundation.
State. Sen. Kemp Hannon, R-Garden City, is partnering with the Wantagh-based (JTCF) to help collect "back to school" supplies for underprivileged children in the Sixth Senatorial District.
"By donating supplies, you are giving hope to a family and providing a brighter future to a child in need," said Senator Hannon.
Supplies accepted must be unused and may include: backpacks, spiral and marble notebooks, loose leaf, binders, crayons, markers, colored pencils, pencils, pencil cases, ballpoint pens, rulers, glue-sticks and scissors. Community members can drop-off any supplies to Senator Hannon's Community Office located at 595 Stewart Ave, Suite 540 in Garden City. The last day to donate supplies is Wednesday, August 24.
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The JTFC is a non-profit organization assisting sick and underprivileged children, and their families. For more information about the JTFC, call 679-5098. For more specifics regarding Senator Hannon's "Back to School Drive," call his Community Office at 739-1700 or visit kemphannon.com.
State Assemblyman David G. McDonough, R-Merrick, is also this month on behalf of the JTCF.
