For Alexander, this was worth more than the wait. Especially with school set the start right around the corner.
“I thank y’all for what y’all do give us,” Alexander said. “This helps a lot with their school supplies and letting them meet different vendors like the Dallas Mavs Dancers.
“It’s a good thing for the kids in this community.”
Over 500 kids made the trip to Elouise Lundy Rec Center as part of the Mayor’s Grow South Back 2 School Bash. It’s the 15th year for this event, which provides school supplies, dental work, haircuts and various other services for kids in this South Oak Cliff community.