During the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2017 National Fall Conference, volunteers filled backpacks with school supplies to benefit children at a local Title I elementary school in Greenville, South Carolina. A total of 500 backpacks were filled and distributed during the event.
After writing and including notes of encouragement for the current academic year, volunteers visited the school in person to distribute the backpacks. Hollis Academy is a Title I school that serves approximately 689 elementary students, according to Ken Arnold, director of attendance and social work services for Greenville County Schools. Hollis Academy is nestled in the Judson Mill Community in Greenville.