Eugene Hunter is a familiar face at our Operation Backpack® warehouse each summer. He’s helped Volunteers of America-Greater New York pack backpacks for children living in NYC shelters for 8 summers now. For his dedication to getting New York City kids ready for the school year, NY1 named him “New Yorker of the Week”.
“I hope [students] get something from it,” he says. “I hope they’re able to start school on a good footing.”
Mr. Hunter lives in one of VOA-GNY’s permanent supportive housing residences in Washington Heights. He helps surpervise the interns and keeps everyone on task.
“It’s not about getting paid or not getting paid. It’s what I do in my heart. That’s what it’s all about.”
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