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Back-to-School with a Purpose: Host a School Supply Drive That Connects You to the Community

School is almost back in session, and while backpacks and pencils are popping up in every store, not every student has what they need to start strong.

Here’s the truth: Many schools are stretched thin and those first few weeks can feel like a scramble for supplies, funding, and support.

Want to do something meaningful and relationship-building?
Host a school supply drive or sponsor an after-school program.

Why this works (for more than just the kids):

  • You partner with a local school = community impact
  • You rally your client base = deeper relationships
  • You share the mission on socials = meaningful visibility

You’re not just collecting notebooks.
You’re creating a ripple effect that touches teachers, families, and future leaders—while showing that you’re here for more than just transactions.

Bild A Better Business - School SuppliesNeed help getting started?

  • Reach out to a local school and ask what they need most
  • Set up 2-3 drop-off points (your office, a coffee shop, a client’s business)
  • Promote it with a short email and a “Give Back” Instagram story
  • Ask clients to share the drive with their networks.

Pro tip: Add a personal touch—like a handwritten thank-you or a student note—when dropping off donations. It makes the connection real.

This is more than good Public Relations.

It’s real, local, and impactful and your clients will remember that you made it easy for them to be part of it.

Let me know if you want a done-for-you promo email or social graphic for your drive. I’ve got you!

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