Oh what a difference a year makes! Brookline Rotary has been "building" back to school backpacks for at least the last 10 years. Previously, in partnership with two local non-profits that support low-income families, we have purchased the typical back to school supplies. Then, at a social gathering of members, we would put together a back pack for each student that contained the needed, basic supplies to start the school year. Unlike previous years, this year we were not able to enjoy each others in-person company as we ate pizza and stuffed back packs. ...
Instead we stuffed cars with bags and boxes of notebooks, pencils, water bottles, calculators, paper and binders. Unlike previous years, this years supplies included face masks, hand sanitizer and headsets! Despite the differences, Brookline Rotary, once more, provided supplies for over 30 backpacks. Thanks to an appeal to the community, we were also able to gift used electronics to some students doing remote learning. Great job all!