Another drive by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors and The Trident Group has resulted in 3,420 backpacks.
That is a 13.5 percent increase from 2013. Delaware Offices donated 145 backpacks, a 24 percent increase from last year.
Since 2006 we have collected 12,400 backpacks and supplies for homeless/foster care children in the tri-state. In 2013, the company set a new record of more than 3,000 backpacks donated, an increase of 84 percent.
“Every year we break last year’s record,” said Gerard Griesser, president of Trident, “which is a testament to the generosity and caring of our BHHS Fox & Roach/Trident sales associates, employees executives, families, friends and clients.” president of Fox & Roach Charities Kassie Erb added, “With so many families living below the poverty level, our annual backpack drive has become an important and gratifying project for our company. This year we helped almost 3500 students attend their first day of school with pride and confidence as they carry their new backpacks.”