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Photos of Kensington: Residents celebrate end of soccer and summer at Impact's Hissey Playground event

Impact Services hosted an “End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway” at Hissey Playground on Indiana Avenue and C Street.

,   and  By Solmaira Valerio
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Bamm Jones, head coach of the Silverbacks with Kensington Soccer Club, watches a playback of the game on his phone with team players during Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)

On Friday, Impact Services hosted an “End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway” at Hissey Playground on Indiana Avenue and C Street.

Event highlights included free backpacks, book giveaways, food, and a soccer game between the Global United Football Club and Kensington Soccer Club.

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Children and families create art together at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
(Left to right) Mary and Maddison pose for a portrait at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Free food and refreshments are distributed at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Free backpacks are distributed to children and families at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Free books are distributed to children and families at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Free books are distributed to children and families at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Children greet each other at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Children greet each other at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Children greet each other at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Families and children play together as a baby goes down a slide at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Attendees pose for a group photo at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
(Lefy) Coach Tim Summiel of Kensington Soccer Club and (right) Bamm Jones, head coach of the Silverbacks for Kensington Soccer, pose for a portrait with Raymond at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Back-to-school gift bags are given away at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Members of the Global United Soccer Team play a game at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
(Left to right) Jean, Edison, Michael, and Alexis from Kensington Soccer Club pose for a portrait at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Kensington Soccer Club plays a game at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Global United Soccer Team plays soccer at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Bamm Jones, head coach of the Silverbacks with Kensington Soccer Club, watches a playback of the game on his phone with team players during Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Global United Soccer Team plays goof around before a portrait at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Global United Soccer Team plays poses for a portrait at Impact Services’ "End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at Hissey Playground on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)

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