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Hingham Eagle Scout Delivers 100 Back-to-School Backpacks
August 30, 2009
HULL, MA - More than 100 schoolchildren will start the new school year loaded with school supplies free of charge, thanks to the enterprising efforts of Boy Scout Rick Darst of Hingham, who donated that many backpacks jammed with the supplies to Wellspring Multi-Service Center in Hull, a nonprofit that assists area families in need.
His original plan also focused on getting big chain stores to kick in money for backpacks and materials, but only two came through, Rite Aid and Building 19, he said. He then had 12 fellow Scouts fan out across town and hand out fliers seeking support, and he also conducted his own mailing to get the word out. His efforts were covered in local papers as well, and the result was an outpouring of support in the form of cash and school materials such as notebooks, calculators, and various other items, that surprised and pleased him.
The backpacks were given out to families and children via a variety of Wellspring programs, and if any are left over when the school year gets underway, Wellspring will work with local schools to make sure they reach the children needing them most.
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