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Saturday, August 18, 2012  Syracuse's 11th Annual Backpack Giveaway on South Salina Street in Saturday provided thousands of local students with backpacks and school supplies.

Sunday, July 22, 2012  'Back Pack Giveaway' is set for August 18th

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The Syracuse Auto Dealers Association is getting ready for this year's auto expo. The charity kickoff Wednesday night.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Saturday, thousands of book bags filled with school supplies will be handed out to Syracuse students who need them.

Saturday, December 04, 2010  The recent string of gun violence has prompted many in the community to ask, "what can be done?"

Friday, August 20, 2010  Thousands of kids will get to go shopping for free Saturday.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Mary Nelson says she is expecting more than 13,000 children for her Ninth Annual Youth Day Barbecue on Saturday.

Thursday, June 24, 2010  There are currently no federal or New York State laws prohibiting sex offenders from being employed or volunteering for jobs in private sector fields.  The bill would require organizations to perform background checks on all applicants.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009  Tough financial times send two intertwined youth agencies in different directions.

Thursday, November 13, 2008  Everyday there are 6,000 patients searching the National Donor Program registry for a life saving match.