SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 2, 2024) – Members of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, joined by numerous organizations and volunteers, supported the 19th Annual Back-to-School Jamboree hosted by the Claude W. Black Center Advisory Board in cooperation with H-E-B and the Desert of Texas Charitable Foundation (501(c)3) at the Claude W. Black Community Center.

Hundreds of supply-filled backpacks were made available for distribution along with a hot-dog luncheon. Vendors provided free-resource information, while the Prince Hall Masons and Shriners conducted voter registration and education for adults.

Tosha Myrick, a mother of two, brought her youngest child to receive school supplies at the jamboree.

“This was excellent and is very helpful to the community,” said Myrick, originally from California. “To have so many organizations come together is a blessing.”

Myrick’s daughter, Tristyn, a high school junior, was appreciative to receive school supplies which will help her excel in school this year.

Thanks to the following sponsors and supporters: H-E-B, Wellpoint, The Major Law Firm, Frost, Devoted Health Plans, Noble Gentlemen of San Antonio, Moussa Temple No. 106 (Prince Hall Shriners), Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., WestCare, San Antonio Ivy Educational Fund, Inc., City of San Antonio Human Services, Kiolbassa Smoked Meats and San Antonio Observer.

“Coming to together as a community is what it is all about,” said Legionnaire Tavarus Glover, Advisory Board president. “This type of activity demonstrates our community’s resolve to be a village and look out for the best interest of our youth. Thanks to all the volunteers who supported this year’s event as well.”

The Back-to-School Jamboree, along with other events hosted throughout the year, is the advisory board’s way of accomplishing its mission of enhancing life, one family at a time. The board was established to support programming at the Claude W. Black Community Center and to serve as a resource for coordinating community services and fostering partnerships that promote economic self-sufficiency, family strengthening, and enhance the quality of life for children, families and seniors living on the East Side.

The mission of Fred Brock Post 828 is to enhance the well-being of San Antonio’s veterans, their families, the military and the community by its devotion to mutual helpfulness.