NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- An organization in New Jersey held an event Saturday to help school children who don't have a permanent home.
The Junior League of Montclair-Newark hosted Operation Backpack, a school supply and backpack giveaway event for homeless children and those in foster care at the Boys and Girls Club of Newark.
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Organizers said new school supplies help put students in the right mindset for the fall semester, making the back-to-school preparations as stress-free as possible.
"Children dealing with issues related to homelessness or new guardians, need tangible community support to experience a smooth transition into a new school year," said Stephanie Hutton, President of the Junior League of Montclair-Newark. "We believe that receiving the new backpacks and school supplies will give them a great start."
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Backpacks and supplies were provided for children in grades pre-school to high school.
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