Miami Dade Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins will host her annual Back to School event on Friday July 19 starting at 11am. The event will be held at South Dade Park 28151 SW 164th Ave. Homestead, FL 33033 and is geared towards equipping the students of District 8 with school supplies for the upcoming academic year.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins says the event provides the community an opportunity to ensure our young people have the necessary tools to succeed academically.
“Providing basic school supplies is crucial for a child’s educational success, by distributing these supplies to students in District 8, we aim to ensure every student has an equal opportunity to thrive academically.”
The event will also feature a performance by ‘Arsht on the Road’ from the Adrienne Arsht Center, engaging activities for children, and a special appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog from MDPD and Billy the Marlin. These exciting additions are sure to make the event enjoyable for all attendees.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins thanks our sponsors for their invaluable partnership in making this Back-to-School event a success. Their support will significantly benefit countless students within the District 8 community.
The Back-to-School event will include a range of activities, educational resources, and opportunities for students to receive bookbags and other much-needed supplies.
