CBS6 and Fidelis Care exceed fundraising goal in backpack heroes campaign

The Backpack Heroes campaign, which aims exceeded its fundraising goal in its final week. As of Tuesday evening,$55,267 was ...
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More schools develop clear backpack policies to combat school shootings. Do they work?

Clear backpacks will be required at more schools this fall as the Dallas Independent School District became the latest to make the change. Other school districts in Texas have also announced similar ...

Abbott Fund donates $250K to fight childhood hunger in Illinois

Abbott Fund’s $250K donation will help feed 2,000 children through the BackPack Program across nine Illinois counties.
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Shaler Area School District rallies around initiative to combat food insecurity

SHALER, Pa. — Students and families at an area school district are taking action to help those experiencing food insecurity within their community. The Shaler Area School District calls its efforts ...
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Organizations to fill 1,000 backpacks with school supplies to help combat youth violence

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -On Monday, organizations in the Tri-State will fill 1,000 backpacks with school supplies to help fight youth violence in the city. The Positive Force, Ennis Tait Ministries, Temple ...
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Local company to offer free Back-to-School Backpacks to help families combat rising costs

• Round Room will distribute free backpacks at the Verizon store on Gilmore Avenue in Winona this Sunday starting at 1 p.m. • The giveaway is part of a nationwide initiative worth $3 million aimed at ...