CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS (August 2021) – CambridgeSide (CambridgeSide.com) has teamed with Cambridge-based East End House for a School Supply Drive to collect much needed back-to-school supplies for children and families in need from Cambridge, Somerville, and adjacent neighborhoods.
Donations can be dropped off at CambridgeSide CVS located on Level 1. Additionally, virtual donations can be made at EastEndHouse.org. The drive is open now through September 3, 2021.
Items of need include: Pencil Cases and Boxes, Three Ring Binders, Pocket Folders, Spiral Notebooks (Wide & College Ruled), Backpacks, Lunchboxes, Composition Books, Loose Leaf Paper (Wide & College Ruled), #2 Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Blue or Black Pens, Highlighters, Scissors, Glue Sticks, Tape, Rulers, Index Cards, Dry-Erase Boards, Dry-Erase Markers, Staplers, Staples, Paper Clips, Book Covers/Book Sox, Art Supplies, Paints/Brushes, Colored Markers, Colored Pencils, Construction Paper, Stickers, Protractors, Calculators, Educational Books, Boxes of Tissues, Water Bottles, Headphones, Cloth Face Masks (Various Sizes), Hand Sanitizer and Gift Cards.
“CambridgeSide is pleased to partner with East End House on this important annual donation drive to help under-resourced local children start the school year with the supplies they need for success,” says Melissa LaVita, Senior 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, H&M, Superdry, Sephora, Best Buy, T.J. Maxx, and more. The diverse mix of restaurants boasts Massachusetts’ first World of Beer and The Cheesecake Factory, in addition to over 14 other eateries. GoPixelYourself is a new selfie museum featuring an immersive video experience. 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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