MHC REAL Leaders: Prepping Students for Success with Red Apple Supplies

Group photo of volunteers from MHC REAL Leaders at the new Red Apple Supplies facility, posing in red t-shirts against a branded backdrop, surrounded by school supply boxes.

On July 25th, our MHC REAL Leaders kicked off the back-to-school season with one of our favorite annual traditions – volunteering with Red Apple Supplies, a program of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. This year felt extra special as we gathered at their brand new Lake Worth facility – a bright, beautiful space ready to meet the growing needs of our local schools and students. (We’ve volunteered at past locations and let’s just say… this was a glow-up. 😍)

A group of volunteers in red shirts smiling and posing while packing school supplies in a bright interior of the Lake Worth facility, surrounded by bins and shelves.

Red Apple Supplies is a free resource store that provides essential school supplies to educators in the county’s most economically challenged schools. They also coordinate backpack builds that help students start their school year with confidence, curiosity, and everything they need to succeed.

Our CEO, Jordan Paul, has proudly served on the board of the Education Foundation and has supported Red Apple Supplies since its launch in 2016. His leadership – and passion for public education – continues to inspire our team’s commitment to giving back.

This year, we packed over 700 backpacks full of folders, pouches, notebooks, and more. Every zipper zipped was a step toward equity, joy, and opportunity for a local student.

Group of volunteers in red shirts posing at a school event, smiling and standing together with tables of supplies in front of them.

And the magic didn’t stop there.

On August 7th, a few more of our REAL Leaders joined educators at Seminole Trails Elementary for their Meet the Teacher event. We had the joy of seeing students light up as they received the very backpacks we packed – the full-circle moment that makes it all worth it. 💫

Volunteering with Red Apple Supplies never feels like work. It feels like family, community, and the kind of impact we want to be part of.

Want to join the movement?
Learn more about Red Apple Supplies here.

See snapshots from both events below!

Group photo of MHC REAL Leaders volunteers posing in front of the Education Foundation banner, holding school supplies.
A group of volunteers in red shirts poses for a selfie in a hallway, smiling and showing enthusiasm while participating in a community service event.
Group of volunteers in red shirts smiling while packing school supplies in a warehouse.
A group of four individuals standing in front of the Red Apple Supplies facility, smiling and posing together. The interior has a modern design, with light colors and a prominent logo in the background. A caution sign is visible on the floor.
Two women smile while surrounded by stacks of school supplies, including red and blue notebooks, in a bright workspace.
A group of volunteers in red shirts packing backpacks at a supply center, surrounded by boxes and supplies.
A group of volunteers in red shirts packing backpacks in a bright, spacious room filled with school supplies and cardboard boxes.
Two smiling women wearing red shirts stand in a supply room filled with school supplies, including notebooks, folders, and colorful paper. They are holding notebooks and smiling at the camera.
A group of volunteers wearing red shirts are organizing backpacks at a supply center, preparing for a back-to-school event.
A group of six volunteers wearing red shirts, standing together inside a school, with tables displaying educational materials and backpacks in the background.
A volunteer in a red shirt assists families at a school supply distribution event, surrounded by backpacks and educational materials.
A group of four individuals in red shirts and one in a light blue suit standing together, holding a sign that thanks a local organization for supporting students in Palm Beach County.
A group of adults and children participate in a community event, with individuals examining backpacks lined up on a table in a school setting, while others engage in conversation and activities.
A vibrant community event at a local school gymnasium where volunteers, including MHC REAL Leaders, are engaged in organizing school supplies and backpacks for students, with attendees and balloons adding a festive atmosphere.
A group of four volunteers in red shirts discussing at a table set up for an event, with a backdrop of maroon curtains and various school supplies in the background.

Author: Admin

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