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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 1, 2026Miami-Dade

United Way volunteers prepare 1,000 backpacks for South Florida students

Volunteers with the United Way are assembling nearly 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to assist families in South Florida as the new academic year begins.

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Why It Matters

This initiative provides essential school supplies to local students, reducing out-of-pocket costs for families preparing for the upcoming school year.

Key Facts

  • United Way volunteers are packing nearly 1,000 backpacks for students.
  • The initiative is designed to provide school supplies to families ahead of the new school year.
  • The event is part of a broader series of community efforts in South Florida to assist families with back-to-school preparations.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“The geographic region where the backpack distribution is taking place.”personIvette Diaz“Vice president of United Way Miami.”organizationUnited Way Miami“The organization coordinating the backpack drive and volunteer efforts.”organizationUnited Way“The organization coordinating the backpack assembly event.”locationMiami-Dade County“The geographic area where the backpacks will be distributed.”