For over 25 years, Rep Marcia Ranglin-Vassell (D-Dist. 5, Providence) has gone back to her hometown in Bull Bay Jamaica to bring the gift of reading to children.

This year is no different, and because of the generosity of her family, friends, and fellow legislators, and through a partnership with her local church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, she was able to ship 10 jumbo barrels of books, school supplies, and new and slightly used clothing to children and families.

The camp runs from July 15-28. It is free and open to all children in the Bull Bay Area.

In addition to the books and school supplies, such as notebooks, pens, pencils, highlighters, novels, markers, and composition books, that will be distributed free of cost to children who head back to school in September, Representative Ranglin-Vassell also helps by sponsoring the two week summer camp and enrichment program for children as young as three years old.

“I remember growing up in Eleven Miles, and not having much of anything. I remember walking to school without shoes, but I had books. Books provided an escape route for me from the harsh realities of life, so I wanted to make sure that I’m paying it forward,” said Representative Ranglin-Vassell.

Children in the local Bull Bay area were welcomed to attend the camp where a free hot and nutritious meal was provided daily and they can collect their free school supplies provided by Representative Ranglin-Vassell and the camp.

For more information, please contact Representative Ranglin-Vassell at 401-339-6598.

For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124