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Target teams up with Overtown Youth Center to distribute 700 backpacks ahead of new school year
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Matthew Garcia , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this initiative are available from WSVN 7 News, including the timing of the distribution and the center's goals for supporting local students as they prepare to return to school.
In Miami , students are receiving a helping hand ahead of the new school year. Target has partnered with the Overtown Youth Center to distribute essential school supplies. Approximately 700 backpacks were assembled and filled with items like notebooks, pens, and pencils.
These backpacks were then given to the youths served by the center. Further details about this initiative are available from WSVN 7 News, including the timing of the distribution and the center's goals for supporting local students as they prepare to return to school.
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Category: arts Published: July 27, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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