During its 19th annual Backpack Challenge, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty collected 778 backpacks filled with school supplies for Northeast Florida children.
The backpacks and school supplies were donated to students throughout Northeast Florida in partnership with Dreams Come True, Operation New Hope, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the USO, Orange Park Middle School, St. Johns County Backpack Project and Charles E. Bennett Elementary School.
“We are truly grateful that our realtors, employees, clients and community joined together and contributed the supplies many local children need to begin the school year, setting the foundation for a student’s confidence and academic success,” said Linda Sherrer, founder, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty. “Our team looks forward to participating in the Backpack Challenge every year and we are very proud of their efforts.”
During the campaign, backpacks and school supplies were collected at the company’s offices throughout Northeast Florida. Purchased for students in kindergarten through grade 12, the backpacks’ contents included pens, pencils, paper and notebooks.
“Words cannot express how much we appreciate the numerous donations and generous support we received during the Backpack Challenge,” Broker/Executive Vice President Christy Budnick said. “Our team loves to support events that provide opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our communities. We are thankful for the donations we received and for our dedicated team who helped make the event a tremendous success.”
