Watertown groups host back-to-school giveaway at Zoo New York
Samaritan Medical Center, Shoemanitarian and the Watertown Urban Mission partnered on an event that provided about 70 children and young adults with school items and free zoo admission.
About 70 children and young adults received new shoes, custom sweatshirts, socks, shoelaces and school supplies during a back-to-school event held Aug. 23 at Zoo New York in Watertown, the report said.
The event was organized through a partnership involving Samaritan Medical Center, Shoemanitarian and the Watertown Urban Mission. Participants also received free admission to the zoo, snacks and access to animal encounters. Organizers said children who could not attend would still receive their items.
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