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Rotary club donates to support kids mission of fostering literacy and education, the club quickly decided to get involved. As Itoka explained, “In RotaThe Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club made a contribution to ry, we believe in partnership. If help children in need earlier we are made aware of a project that is worthwhile, we partner this month as they with the organizaprepared for the tion that is sponsornew school year, ing that project.” don atin g t o Bi g The need for Brothers Big Sisters school supplies of Long Island’s among children in back-to-school supunderserved comply drive. munities became a Big Brothers Big priority for the club, Sisters is a youth but given the tight mentoring program timeline, members that pairs adult volopted to make a $500 unteers with childonation instead of dren. purchasing supplies Comfort Itoka, themselves. who chairs the RotaOn Aug, 13, Itoka ry Club’s Project and Horowitz visitC o m m i t t e e, a n d ed the BBBSLI club m e m b e r CoMFoRT ITokA office at 25 Carle Michael Horowitz Chair, Road in Westbury, offered insights into Rotary Special and presented a the impetus behind Projects Committee check to Meredith the donation and Michaels, the orgatheir experiences nization’s chief development working with BBBSLI. In early August, the club and marketing officer, and Bowreceived an email from Heather en-Leaver. “They were very pleased, sent Bowen-Leaver a board member at BBBSLI, about the supply us a thank-you letter, and also drive. Recognizing the impor- reminded us to always keep in tance of such initiatives, espe- mind that Big Brother Big Siscially those that align with their Continued on page 9
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Class is back in session in Freeport Rosario Perez 2nd grade, poses with new Freeport Superintendent Fia Davis on the first day of school. More photos, page 2.
Trimz Barber Shop hosts 19th annual school supply giveaway By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
Freeport village came together for the Trimz Barber Shop back-to-school giveaway on Aug. 24, sparking a day of excitement, generosity and unity at the 19th annual event. Leon Broughton, owner of Trimz Barber Shop, at 20 Guy Lombardo Ave., hosted the giveaway with the help and support of many. Many community leaders — including Nassau County legislators Seth Koslow and Debra Mulé — have supported the event, which has become a beloved tradition that ensures local students have the tools and confidence they need
to start the school year on the right foot. This year’s event saw an impressive turnout, with nearly 1,600 attendees, including close to 1,000 children who received essential school supplies, new sneakers and fresh haircuts — all free of charge to the kids and their families. Broughton, who has been running the backto-school event for nearly two decades, reflected on its origins, saying, “It originally started 19 years ago when I did something to help kids that were getting bullied, to not get bullied in school. We just took the initiative to help the parents out that needed it.” His passion for giving back to the community Continued on page 10
heir vision is that all youth facing adversity achieve their full potential, regardless of life circumstances.