Preparing for a new school year

Tuesday, July 25, 2017
DILWORTH PARK (WPVI) -- Schools reopen in a month or so, and Tuesday the backpack challenge kicked off in Dilworth Park.

The annual event collects backpacks and school supplies for local children in foster care.
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The Flyers Skatezone in Northeast Philadelphia is one of the collection sites set up by the Valley Youth House.

Donations will be accepted through August 18th.
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