Mott Haven Hand in Hand Community Meal Honors Javits Frimpong

Classical Charter Schools has announced a community gathering to honor the memory of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Bronx student who was fatally shot while walking to school on October 29. The event, titled the Mott Haven Hand in Hand Community Meal, will take place on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 4:45 PM at the SBC II cafeteria, located at 333 East 135th Street, Bronx, NY 10454.

The gathering will offer a space for families and neighbors to come together, share dishes from their cultures, and honor Javits Frimpong. Classical Charter Schools, in partnership with various community organizations, will host the event to provide a platform for remembrance and compassion. The event will be open to the public, and attendees are invited to bring a dish to share.

The event will be held during National Gratitude Month, providing an opportunity for attendees to celebrate the cultures that make Mott Haven home while also honoring the memory of Javits Frimpong. Families and neighbors are encouraged to bring a dish that represents their culture and share the traditions behind it.

Classical Charter Schools will be joined by community partners such as East Side House Settlement, Mercy Community Center, BronxWorks, Sunshine Learning Center, Luminous Child Care, My First Steps, and Bronx Thrive. The event details can be found at 718-860-4340, ext. 4137.

The Mott Haven Hand in Hand Community Meal is a testament to Classical Charter Schools' commitment to strengthening the neighborhoods its students call home. The event will offer a space for families and neighbors to come together, share their traditions, and care for one another during a time of grief and remembrance.

WHAT: Mott Haven Hand in Hand Community Meal WHEN: Friday, November 20, 2026, at 4:45 PM WHERE: SBC II cafeteria, 333 East 135th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 WHO: Families and neighbors are invited to bring a dish to share MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: 718-860-4340, ext.