Saturday, August 19, 2023, marked so much more than Hoboken's first Summer Blockfest. The community put on multiple successful events across the city that day.
Family and friends also held a block party at 318 Harrison St. in honor of Kyelia Colon on the anniversary of her passing.
Familyhood's backpack giveaway
More than 700 backpacks were donated and given out at Familyhood's backpack giveaway at Mama Johnson Field. Familyhood Presents' Back to School Backpack Giveaway ran from 12 to 5 PM, a fun day for the whole family. WHSL promoted it in July, proud to see so many community leaders making things happen that day.
Walkway Pops turns two
Walkway Pops celebrated its second anniversary with its vendors. Much love to them!
Street Life Ministry community BBQ
Street Life Ministry held a community BBQ fundraiser to support its work helping the street-dwelling homeless community. Rev. Forbes has done amazing things: much love and praise for another successful event in Hoboken.
Holland Gardens Community Reunion Cookout
The Holland Gardens Community Reunion Cookout (1 to 8 PM, with grill and chill, food and games for kids, and basketball starting at 3 PM) ended with Hoboken's young goats taking home the win in the basketball game.
See also: Familyhood's later backpack giveaways and Street Life Ministry's No Address screening.
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