A Summer to Remember, Thanks to All of You!
Our Annual Backpack Drive Was a Huge Success!
Starting in July, our annual Backpack Drive kicked off with tremendous energy and dedication. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our community and partners, we were able to collect brand new backpacks and school supplies for our clients. During the week of August 19th, our employees distributed these materials, ensuring that over 500 students across New Jersey started the school year with everything they needed.
Key Highlights
This year's Backpack Drive saw a remarkable influx of donations from various partners and supporters, both new and old. The community's generosity was truly heartwarming and made a significant impact on our recipients.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our donors, including Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Johnson Matthey, Vans, Haddonfield United Methodist Church, Riggs Creative Group, LLC, United Way of Gloucester County, Cape May County Library, Environmental Resolutions, Inc., and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Every contribution was essential in filling our backpacks. The supplies and special items we received brought big smiles to our students' faces. Special acknowledgment goes to Tools for School, a local nonprofit that provided around 400 fully stocked backpacks.
The collective effort from these incredible organizations made this year's Backpack Drive a resounding success. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from our community. Thank you all; your generosity has a lasting impact on the lives of many students and their families.
Looking Ahead
As we finish this year's Backpack Drive, we're gearing up for our Spirit of the Holidays toy drive this winter, providing brand new toys to the children we serve. For updates on upcoming Acenda events and ways to get involved, please reach out to us via our communications email.
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A heartfelt thank you to our past, present, and future donors for your unwavering support. Stay engaged, stay connected, and let's move lives forward together.