Introduction
My name is Shona Kumar and I founded Young Hearts For Change. I am beyond amazed and grateful for the overwhelming support we have received for our initiative. It all started with a personal passion for books. From a young age, I’ve loved the joy and knowledge that books bring, and I wanted others to experience that same love. It became clear that many of my friends were in the same situation, with shelves full of books waiting to be shared. As Young Hearts For Change’s first mission – we started a Book Drive… See More
West Essex Tribune Feature
Thank you, West Essex Tribune for featuring our books and supplies drive! Your support has been invaluable in helping us reach and make significant impact to our community. We are profoundly grateful for your support and commitment.
Park Elementary School, Newark
We want to extend our deepest thanks to Park Elementary School in Newark, NJ for the warm welcome and incredible hospitality at your Back To School Picnic! Our team was proud to set up stands and personally hand out 1,000+ books along with a large variety of school supplies to the hundreds of families who attended. We sincerely hope that everything we shared will help brighten up the school year ahead. There’s something truly special about a fresh start, and we are honored to have contributed to your wonderful community. It was a privilege to be a part of this special event, meeting so many dedicated students, teachers, and families.
A special thank you to the wonderful principal of Park Elementary, Ms. Amy Panitch, who was an amazing help in coordinating everything. We couldn’t have done it without your support and leadership.
The enthusiasm from students and their families reminded us just how vital access to learning materials and school supplies is for academic success. We believe every student should have the tools they need to thrive, and it’s our mission to support that in every way possible.
A heartfelt thank you to the entire Park Elementary team for organizing such a memorable and impactful event. We look forward to seeing all the remarkable achievements your students will make this year. Here’s to a successful and enriching school year!
KIPP NJ Public Schools, Newark
Wow! It was such a pleasure meeting everyone at KIPP New Jersey Public Schools, a K-8 school in Newark, NJ. Through the incredible support of our community in Livingston, we were able to collect and donate 1,000 books and a significant portion of school supplies to KIPP. We are deeply thankful to the principal, teachers, and staff for their warm welcome and their unwavering commitment to spreading love and education.
A special thanks to Ms. Adassa Robinson-Brutus from Livingston Moms for connecting us with her wonderful school—your support has been invaluable in helping us increase accessibility to books and bring more happiness to the students.
Dr William H Horton, Newark
Thrilled to share that meeting everyone at Dr William H Horton in Newark, NJ, was an incredible experience! We are so grateful to the principal, teachers, and staff at Dr William H Horton for their warm welcome and their dedication to fostering an environment where a love for learning can thrive.
Thanks to the tremendous support from our community in Livingston, we donated 1,000 books to the students. This would not have been possible without the generous contributions and dedication of our volunteers and donors. However, our journey is far from over—we have so many more books to share!
Franklin School, Newark
A particularly heartfelt thank you goes to Ms Amy Panitch, the principal of 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, a K-8 school in Newark, NJ. Ms. Panitch reached out to us after seeing our Facebook post, driven by her dedication to make a difference in her school. Thanks to her kindness and proactive efforts, we were able to donate 1,500 books to Franklin School. Meeting the children and witnessing their smiles as they received the books was a wonderful experience. It is moments like these that remind us of the power of community and the impact we can have when we work together.
