SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — With school just five days away for most of Central Florida, we’re entering the final countdown for school supplies.
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A “Backpack-A-Thon” event in Seminole County on Wednesday is hoping to donate 5,000 backpacks to local students.
This particular back-to-school drive has been a part of Central Florida for 18 years.
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There were many smiling faces at the event as parents and students got their brand-new backpacks.
This was all possible thanks to the generosity of the local community.
A partnership between 9 Family Connection, Mercy Road Initiatives, and Life Hope at Northland Church.
This year, organizers focused on single-mom households and families caring for children with learning disabilities.
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