THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026 SWIFTIES JOIN NEW YORK CARES TO PACK 2,200 BACKPACKS FOR NYC STUDENTS AT "GIVING ERA" VOLUNTEER EVENT Inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding donation to New York Cares, fans can turn their fandom into community impact while helping New York City students head back to school Volunteer at newyorkcares.org using code GIVINGERA NEW YORK, NY — New York Cares, New York City's largest volunteer network, is inviting Swifties to help pack 2,200 backpacks with school supplies for New York City students at "Giving Era," a Taylor Swift-inspired volunteer event on Thursday, July 30, at P.S. 20M – Anna Silver in Manhattan. Inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent wedding donation to New York Cares, the Eras-themed event will feature Taylor Swift music, friendship bracelet trading, exclusive "JUST&T MARRIED!" enamel pins for every volunteer, and limited-edition event T-shirts available with onsite donations. The couple's generosity has already inspired more than 700 Swifties across 45 states and nine countries to donate more than $20,780, transforming one charitable gift into a growing movement of giving and volunteerism. The event kicks off Stand with Students, New York Cares' seventh annual back-to-school campaign, which provides students with backpacks, school supplies, and year-round academic support. Through September, New York Cares will host backpack-packing events across the city with the goal of distributing 26,400 backpacks while raising $1M to support students throughout the school year. WHAT: New York Cares "Giving Era" Taylor Swift Backpack Packing Event WHEN: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Shift 1: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Shift 2: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. WHERE: P.S. 20M – Anna Silver 166 Essex Street New York, NY 10002

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