This event was started after 15-year-old CJ died of COVID complications in 2021 and the Christopher “CJ” Gordon Foundation was created. Please help us honor CJ by purchasing an item from the registry. This year will be the 3rd Annual Backpack and Supplies Giveaway. If you want to purchase items for backpacks, see the link for the Walmart registry.

Free Diapers!! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Entertain, Food, and Activities include:

• Inflatables
• Free haircuts
• Food
• Face painting
• DJ Stookey
• Leslie Evans- Mix It Up Mobile Concessions LLC

This event is being sponsored by:

• Chris & Renita Gordon
• St. Martin Village Neighborhood Association
• NP Contracting
• P & W Consulting
• Janell Walls
• Juicy Designs by Keisha Garner
• Shayna Lynch- District 2 Council Member

Date: August 11, 2025
Location: Whitney Young Park
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm