WACO, TX— On July 20, The Carlson Law Firm distributed hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies, compliant with Waco ISD policies. More than 800 people from Waco and surrounding communities joined the firm’s Waco staff for the 4th Annual Waco Great Backpack Giveaway.
Waco area students and their families got a head start on back to school with new backpacks and school supplies.
“This backpack giveaway gets bigger every year,” said Waco Partner, Dominic Braus. Our firm is built on helping people—especially families. If this event helps even one child start the school year with a smile and the supplies they need, then we’ve accomplished our mission. We wouldn’t be able to give back this way without the support and trust of the Waco community.”
More than 800 attended the 4th Annual Waco Great Backpack Giveaway at The Carlson Law Firm.
According to Nerd Wallet, the average family can expect to spend around $541 on school supplies and clothing for their kid’s upcoming school year. The firm allotted up to three backpacks per family to help offset some of the anticipated costs associated with back-to-school shopping.
“We love providing this kind of support to our Waco community,” said Managing Partner Craig Carlson. “Our firm has always been dedicated to being a resource for our community, so to see the level of turnout for one of our events shows that Waco knows The Carlson Law Firm is here to help.”
Carlson Cares Volunteers enjoy welcoming families with new backpacks.
Kids had fun at the game stations.
In addition to the backpacks and games, families celebrated a return to back-to-school mornings with Toda Madre Cravings’ mini-pancake pops—delicious treats of various flavors topped with fresh fruit, Reese’s, Oreos and other forms of chocolatey goodness.
Girls enjoy delicious mini pancakes from Toda Madre Cravings.
Chic-fil-a was present with snacks and smiles to share.
Kona Ice refreshed attendees with their snow cones.
DJ Precyse cheered the party on with a radio remote from The Beat 107.3.
Carlson’s staff prepared game stations for the kids’ enjoyment.
Carlson also hosted 3 giveaways for parents, providing a chance to win a $100 HEB gift card to fill their pantries with back-to-school lunches and snacks.
“There is a lot of planning that goes into putting on an event of this scale,” Braus said. “But seeing the excitement of the kids receiving their backpacks, getting pancakes and visiting the different game stations we have set up today makes it all worthwhile.”
Attorney Dominic cools off after kids hit the target at the dunk tank.
The Carlson Law Firm is on a mission to help even more students next year. Waco businesses that want to get involved can sponsor backpacks year-round for local students at carlsoncares.org/waco-backpacks. The Carlson Law Firm will match all donations.
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