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Backpacks Filled, Futures Secured | Richmond News
The Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive in Richmond smashed records this year, packing over 35,000 backpacks to fuel classrooms across Central Virginia—up from last year’s 31,000. As school supply costs soar, community members like Robert and Kimberly Johnson are stepping up, donating in memory of loved ones and inspired by their own kids’ educational journeys. Founded by Timmy Nguyen in its ninth year, the drive is responding to rising demand as more families settle in the area, aiming to ensure every child starts school with the basics. The “Stuff the Bus” initiative even extends support beyond…
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