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YankeesJazz Chisholm Jr. Opens Rebuilt Computer Lab at Community School 55 in the Bronx

The project drew on his foundation’s Tunnel Fits & Kicks fundraiser to equip the school with new learning technology.

Overview

  • Chisholm and his foundation unveiled a refurbished lab featuring 25 touchscreen laptops, a large interactive display and a supervised PlayStation 5.
  • A select fifth-grade class that posted near-perfect attendance received new Jordan sneakers during the assembly.
  • Principal Luis Torres presented Chisholm with a Certificate of Merit on behalf of the Bronx Borough President.
  • The visit continued Chisholm’s ongoing relationship with CS55, which local coverage described as his third time engaging with the school.
  • Yankees community figure Ray Negron and S.T.E.A.M. Champs founder Mischa Butler attended as partners supporting the effort.