Remember getting ready for the first day of a new school year? While many of us were sad to see summer go, we were also excited about hanging out with our friends and learning new things. It was also a fun time to pick out new school supplies. (Anyone else remember Trapper Keepers?) Not all kids can approach the start of school with the same excitement and support, which is why the Community Partners of Dallas created their Back to School program.

Believing to whom much has been given much is required, the E&A team decided to gather school supplies and support our community with a team-building exercise. So this week we paused from our day-to-day work to put together 75 backpacks (25 for each grade level: K-2, 3-6, and 7-12) for abused or neglected children in the Dallas area. We encourage all of our clients and other readers to consider supporting this organization as well by putting together your own backpacks, organizing a school supply drive, or simply donating to the cause.

Afterwards, we gathered at Maguire’s for Happy Hour to enjoy more time with each other and raise a toast to a great day.