Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions hosts ‘focus on the family’ back-to-school event

Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions, Church of the Harvest and The Krystie Foundation hosted a back-to-school event on Sept. 7 in Valley Stream.

The event’s theme of “focus on the family” was a hit with neighbors who had a Saturday filled with fun thanks to these organizations.

Community members had a blast at the event, playing games together, getting their face painted, making bracelets and slime, participating in a dance contest and more.

Roughly 300 students received backpacks with school supplies to kick off the school year last month as part of the nonprofit’s event.

Neighbors even received a free blood pressure screening as part of a health checkup at the event from nurse practitioners and doctors. The healthcare professionals also gave parents advice on healthy diet habits, Universal Interactions Executive Director Christiano Marcello said.

Community members can look forward to Universal Interactions’ upcoming annual Thanksgiving dinner, which will be hosted at Elmont Memorial High School at a date to be announced.

For more information about upcoming events hosted by Universal Interactions, visit UniversalInteractions.org or email info@universalinteractions.org.