Backpacks, books and dignity: Bronx families empowered at PPNA’s 2025 school supply giveaway

On a sunlit Saturday afternoon, the sidewalk outside 2141 Holland Ave. transformed into a hub of hope and community care as the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association (PPNA) hosted its annual Back-to-School Backpack Bonanza. The event drew dozens of families from across the Bronx, united by a shared goal: ensuring every child starts the school year...