benevolence

The N.Y. Race Track Chaplaincy has begun soliciting aid for their annual back-to-school drive, whereby they help the children of the backstretch community obtain needed supplies for the upcoming school year. With the help of donations from the industry, the Chaplaincy provides backpacks filled with the specific supplies needed for hundreds of students of the backstretch workers at Belmont, Aqueduct, and Saratoga.   During the backpack distribution, they also provide free first-day-of-school haircuts, distribute free clothing, and even provide ice cream for everyone in order to provide a fun, relaxing,...