CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS (July 2023) – CambridgeSide (CambridgeSide.com) has again partnered with East End House to host a school supply drive to ensure all under-resourced and vulnerable children in the community will have necessary school supplies. Suggested new and unused items for donation include Backpacks, Pencil boxes, Pencils + Sharpeners, Pens, Crayons, Markers, Highlighters, Erasers, Scissors, Book Covers/Booksox, Art Supplies, Stickers, Glue/Glue Sticks, Notebook Paper, Construction Paper, Pocket Folders, Binders, Paints/Brushes, Calculators, Rulers, Colored Pencils, Educational Books, and Index Cards.
Donations can be dropped off now through August 27, 2023, at CVS on Level 1 at CambridgeSide. To make a monetary donation to purchase school supplies, visit https://eastendhouse.org/get-involved/. 100% of all proceeds will go to eligible children and families from Cambridge and Somerville, and adjacent neighborhoods.
“We thank CambridgeSide for their continued support of East End House as we strive to help local families in need prepare their students for the school year. CambridgeSide has been an amazing partner to us, working on this campaign since its inception and helping many grateful families,” says Michael J. Delia President and Chief Executive Officer, East End House.
“CambridgeSide is happy to continue our partnership with the East End House and support the School Supply Drive in helping children in our community return to school with the supplies they need,” says Melissa LaVita, Regional Marketing Director of CambridgeSide.
East End House
Originally established in 1875 to serve under-resourced families, East End House is one of Greater Boston’s earliest social service centers. East End House community center uses a holistic approach to promote the well-being, academic achievement, and successful transition to adulthood of children and youth from under-resourced families in Cambridge and surrounding communities. As part of the approach, East End House provides support services to a diverse population, from infants to seniors, to strengthen family and community. East End House is committed to serving the evolving needs of its diverse community. To support the educational achievement and overall wellness of under-resourced children and families, East End House provides youth programs, wrap-around services, and community support programs to help children, individuals, and families thrive. More information on East End House’s programs and services can be found by going to EastEndHouse.org.
CambridgeSide
The reimagined CambridgeSide is a place to shop, dine, work, indulge and relax in Cambridge, MA, just steps from downtown Boston. CambridgeSide features one great waterfront location with shops, restaurants and planned future office, lab, residential and additional retail, restaurants, and green spaces. CambridgeSide’s mix of retailers includes Apple, Superdry, Sephora, T.J.Maxx and more. The diverse mix of dining options includes The Cheesecake Factory, in addition to 12 eateries. CambridgeSide is located near top tourism attractions including the Museum of Science and Charles Riverboat. CambridgeSide is handicapped and MBTA accessible (Green Line T to Lechmere Station or Red Line T to Kendall Square to the free CambridgeSide Shuttle Bus), and offers attached, covered parking. For directions and information, call 617-621-8666 or visit CambridgeSide.com. CambridgeSide is a New England Development shopping destination.
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