INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Saturday, Indianapolis Colts cornerback and Warren Central grad Julius “JuJu” Brents joined kids and families on the city’s east side to celebrate the start of a new school year.
Brents, an Indy native, hosted a Community Day and Backpack Giveaway at New Beginnings Fellowship Church on German Church Road.
The event, which ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., was a chance for local children to meet Brents and get ready for the school year. Brents’ Colts teammates Josh Downs and Tyler Good were also in attendance, making the event even more special for the kids. Together, they distributed 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies—500 donated by Brents, and another 500 matched by the church.
Each child had the opportunity to not only receive a backpack but also get it autographed by Brents, Downs, and Good, making it a memorable moment. The day was filled with more than just school supplies.
Families enjoyed a variety of activities, including a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, carnival games, and a bounce house. Local food trucks and vendors were on-site to add to the fun, while students were also provided with free health screenings and physical exams. To help the kids feel confident for the new school year, free haircuts were offered to all attendees.
New Beginnings Fellowship Church hopes to make the Backpack Giveaway and Community Day an annual tradition, offering not only school supplies but also vital services that help set students up for success.
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