He’s hosting back-to-school festivities for students, families
Jerod Hines is seeking sponsors for the first annual “Children of Our Future: Back-to-School Barbecue and Festivities.”
A Coatesville native and entrepreneur wants to send city children back to school in style and is looking for public support.
On Saturday, Aug. 31, J-30 Entertainment will host its first annual “Children of Our Future: Back-to-School Barbecue and Festivities.” “Our objective is giving back to the youth of tomorrow by providing a day full of entertainment before the start of another school year,” said Jerod Hines, founder of J-30 Entertainment.
Hines, who is also an African-American author, businessman and speaker, said J-30 Entertainment is an independent urban company that mentors youth and organizes youth events, providing entertainment through sports, photography, videography, and music.
The event will be held at Regency Park Apartments, a HUD-subsidized community that is home to about 1,800 children. “I invite you to partner with us by sponsoring this event and making it a success, and the best it can be for every child and/or family in this Coatesville community,” said Hines, adding that sponsors’ logos will appear on promotional materials and a banner the day of the event.
A full slate of activities, which will cost $5 per household, will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Regency Park Apartments on Victoria Drive. Festivities will include hotdogs, hamburgers, salads, fruits, juices and water as well as outdoor games and activities such as Frisbee, horseshoes, volleyball, jump rope and kickball; a dance contest; petting zoo; moon bounce; a clown who will perform balloon art and face-painting; a dunk tank; free barber haircuts; professional athletes, who will be available for autographs; and music by a local DJ.
Interested donors are urged to contact Hines as soon as possible at jjjasir24@yahoo.com or 484-653-9262. All sponsorships and donations are requested by Aug. 10.
Why is this being posted 9 days after the deadline for people to donate..I wanted to share this info to to see if it would help generate some donations.
The Coatesville Times is sorry that you didn’t see the story when it was posted on July 5; however, I would recommend contacting Jerod Hines to see if there are other ways to help.