My Back-to-School event with Senator Haywood is THIS WEEKEND! PLUS: Team Carroll in the community!

Rep. Andre D. Carroll July 31, 2026 | 3:02 PM

Dear Neighbors,

We may be in the midst of summer, but it is never too early to prepare for next school year! That's why I will host a Back to School Kick-Off on Saturday, August 1st with Senator Art Haywood at Lonnie Young Rec Center at 1100 Chelten Ave., Philadelphia!

This free event will have free backpacks and school supplies, as well as free haircuts to ensure that our local students have what they need and feel their best for the new school year! We will also have kids' face painting, food and drinks, door prizes, and over 20 tables with community and state resources.

Always in service,

Rep. Andre D. Carroll

Team Carroll in the Community

On July 25th, I presented a citation to Middleweight World Champion Jaron Boots Ennis! It was truly an honor to present this to someone who is an upstanding and down-to-earth member of this community. Thank you, Representative Giral, for allowing me to come to your district and honor someone who is from my neighborhood. Congratulations Champ!

On July 21st, I gave The DC Diamond Step team a tour of my office. It was great to show them around and give them some context around what state offices do. If you want to meet them, they will be performing Saturday, August 1st at Lonnie Young at our Back to School kick-off!

On July 23rd, my office held a Criminal Record Info Session with Record Eraser PA! This was a great event where our neighbors got prepared for a fresh start! From pardon help to record advice, we had it all! I'm happy we were able to help out some of our neighbors! Make sure you attend our next info session about fire safety!

On July 20th , Team Carroll attended a U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Luncheon with Congressman Boyle. It was a very enlightening to hear about some of the things Philadelphia has planned on the global scale in the coming years and to reflect on some of the things we’ve already done this past year. Happy to know Philadelphia is in good hands with Congressman Boyle.

On July 29th, we had students from Germantown Friends School and Penn Charter School present their food insecurity research to us. This was an impactful conversation about ways we can continue to help bridge the gaps on this issue in our community. Together we brainstormed new ways we can impact our community. Thank you, Ms. Alyson, for allowing students to engage with us and guiding young people as they make real change in their communities.

On July 25th, I went to support Philly Wonder Woman (LaCinda Trotter) on Wonder Woman Day! I got the chance to honor her with a citation for all the incredible community work she does. Happy to have a champion for youth like her in the community and throughout Philadelphia. Thank you for all that you do and I'm happy to call myself a supporter of you.

On July 29th, Team Carroll got to experience Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp. This was a great experience getting to see the players train up close and experience all the fan activities. I can't wait for the season to start, let's go get another one! E-A-G-L-E-S GO EAGLES!

On July 25th, we finally got Belfield Day! It was everything and more. We had so many good resources, food, and great performances from artists! 2Raree came through and had the whole block lit! It brought me so much joy seeing all the little kids in my community so happy to see one of their favorite artists perform! Thank you, Belfield Advisory Council and all our community partners for helping to make this event a success. Our community truly showed up and showed out!

On July 30th, I attended District 1199C Champions for Change Award Ceremony! I was able to honor my colleague Representative Malcom Kenyatta on his birthday! Always happy to go support my colleagues and 1199C, which my grandmother who raised me was a member of. Happy Birthday Malcom Kenyatta and thank you 1199C for having a memorable celebration.

On July 18th, I was happy to attend Denzel McDonald’s Ordination Ceremony. It was wonderful to support him as he steps into his next journey. I was able to stay for the amazing service and learn some new things about myself as I thought about the powerful messages. This was truly a great start to my Saturday!