Northborough Drive Donates 100 Backpacks

Photo by Liz Nolan. Left to right: Backpack Team: Ruwaida Olla, Nicole Green, Christine Rank, and Liz Nolan.

Northborough Helping Hands Association recently donated 100 backpacks to students in need attending Northborough Public Schools.

The new backpacks were filled with grade appropriate supplies so these students could start their new school year.

The drive’s success is attributed to the outstanding community support the effort receives each year.

The following businesses, organizations and individuals made it possible for the goal of the Drive to be met for the 2014-2015 school year:

Businesses and Organizations: Athena’s by Sherry, Sherry Clark; Beachbody, Lisa Hodge; Central One Federal Credit Union; Children’s Dentistry of Northborough; Dixon Inc.; Entrust Research & Recruiting; Hal Krause Plumbing; Jennifer MacNeil Photography; Lincoln Street School; Marlborough Savings Bank - Northborough; Mary Kay, Pam Hodge; Michelle Gillespie, Realtor; Northboro House of Pizza; Northboro Junior Woman’s Club; Northborough Rotary Club; Rice Memorial Baptist Church; St. Rose of Lima; and Thirty One Gifts, Lori Rist.

Individuals: The Cayer Family; Edward & Diane Guldner; Lisa and Mike Hodge; Satnum Kandola; Steven & Arlene Marshall; Timothy & Cortney Mills; The Nolan Family; Ruwaida Olla; Marcia Roman; Leslie & Mark Rutan; The Staunton Family and The Tucker Family.

Thanks to Jennifer Lacasse of Northborough Moms and Tots who organized and coordinated a spring yard sale, and to all who donated and/or bought items to make it such a huge success. All proceeds benefited the Backpack Drive. More information on Northborough Moms and Tots can be found on their new website at www.northboroughmoms.com.

Northborough Helping Hands Assoc. Inc. has a medical equipment loan program, holiday outreach program and emergency funds to help those in need. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 383; Northborough, MA 01532.

Article submitted by Liz Nolan