Backpack and School Supplies Drive

What

Donate backpacks (new or gently used) and school supplies to help local children prepare for the school year. Items will be distributed at the 10th annual Mary Nelson Youth Day BBQ on August 18.

Help support the award-winning charitable work of Upstate employee Mary Nelson.

When

July 1 - Aug. 31

Where

Collection box locations:

• 250 Harrison St., 4th floor lobby
• 251 Salina Meadows, Suite 100 (MedBest Offices)
• Jacobsen Hall, main lobby
• University Radiology, 550 Harrison St., Suite 105
• University Hospital, room 1401 (Volunteer Office)
• Weiskotten Hall, information desk in main lobby
• Widewaters - IMT 2nd floor lunch room
• Widewaters - Financial Services lunch room
• Mary Nelson’s Youth Center, 2849 S. Salina Street, Syracuse
• Community General campus - Main Lobby and Pediatric After Hours Entrance

Volunteers Needed

To volunteer at the Youth Day BBQ, call 315-422-5690.

Saturday, August 18, 2012
11 am to 6 pm
Corner of South Salina St. and Wood Ave. in Syracuse

For more information

Call Mary Nelson at 315.422.5690 or 315.464.8486 or visit youthdaybarbecue.com

Mary's message: "Stay in school! They have a world of possibilities, and it has to start with education."