Families
Attend the event and connect with free resources.
Register →Back-to-School Community Kickoff
A day of resources. A lifetime of impact.
Presented with Bronx Burners. Monday, August 31, 2026 · 2:00 – 6:00 PM · Mott Haven Educational Campus Gym, 730 Concourse Village West, Bronx, NY 10451
Presented with Bronx Burners
Free for students and families
Before Day One, let's make attendance a priority.
This isn't just a giveaway — it's an attendance initiative. Every student leaves knowing school matters, their community supports them, and they're expected in class.
Register Your Interest → School Supplies
Free Backpacks
Free Haircuts
Health Resources
Food & Music
Giveaways & Prizes
Why This Matters
More Than a Giveaway
AOP Foundation's Back-to-School Community Kickoff is an attendance and student-engagement initiative. We're bringing students, families, schools, and community partners together to remove barriers that can prevent students from starting the school year strong.
Our goal is simple: help students arrive prepared, connected, and ready to attend school from Day One.
- ✅ Increase school attendance
- ✅ Improve youth wellness
- ✅ Support families before crises develop
- ✅ Promote public health
- ✅ Build stronger neighborhoods
- ✅ Connect residents to local resources
Our Impact
16
Bronx seniors mentored in our volunteer pilot last year — 100% graduated, 100% completed financial aid, 100% enrolled in college.
“Because someone believed in me, I started school ready, graduated, and am now attending college.” — AOP Mentee
Get Involved
Help Us Start the School Year Strong
Community Organizations & Vendors
Provide resources, services, information, or activities for Bronx families.
Become a Partner →Supporters
Help AOP provide supplies, food, incentives, and student resources.
Donate →What your gift can do
$25 helps provide student supplies
$50 supports event resources
$100 helps equip multiple students