Hadiya Pendleton Foundation giving away backpacks, school supplies to students

August 21, 2013

Pendleton's parents are determined to create a positive change for local children.

They partnered with police, schools and after school programs to donate the backpacks along with school supplies.

Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed last January while in a park with classmates.

Chicago Public Schools classes start Monday.

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