Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty recently announced its 22nd annual Backpack Challenge.
The Northeast Florida real estate firm is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for local children at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty offices beginning through July 19. The backpacks and school supplies will be donated to local charities that serve Northeast Florida children.
“We know that beginning the school year with a new backpack filled with supplies makes a difference in the lives of children living in our communities,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty CEO Kevin Waugaman. “We appreciate the numerous donations we have received from our team members and the community in the past, and we encourage everyone to support this worthy cause and important company tradition.”
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for students, kindergarten through grade 12. Donations may be dropped off at the following office locations:
■ Home Office – 4190 Belfort Road, Suite 475, Jacksonville
■ Avondale/Ortega/San Marco – 3627 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville
■ Beaches/Intracoastal West/Southside – 375-1 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach
■ Fleming Island/Orange Park – 3535 Highway 17, Suite 10, Fleming Island
■ Mandarin/St. Johns – 11576 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville (through July 1)
■ Mandarin/St. Johns – 12636 San Jose Blvd., Units 1-2, Jacksonville (after July 1)
■ MuraBella at World Golf Village – 96 Capulet Drive, Suite 3, St. Augustine
■ Ponte Vedra/Nocatee – 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, Ponte Vedra Beach
■ St. Augustine – 112 Sea Grove Main St., Suite 210, St. Augustine Beach
Mesh and clear backpacks are greatly appreciated since some schools have adopted a clear bag policy. A list of recommended school supplies by grade level is available at FloridaNetworkRealty.com/Backpack.
