A man is helping a young girl with blonde hair into a van. Several other people, mostly women and children, are standing nearby, and the van's trunk is filled with boxes. The scene takes place outdoors in a neighborhood with trees, houses, and a play
Several cardboard boxes with labels of various stationery supplies, including pencils, erasers, markers, and glue sticks, stacked on a white table against a beige wall.
A man in a green t-shirt and shorts is looking at folded clothes on a cart, with a woman standing behind him on a sidewalk near a street with houses and trees.
Two men stand by an open car trunk filled with colorful backpacks, organizing backpacks on a rolling table outdoors in a residential neighborhood.
Woman with glasses loading backpacks onto a car trunk in an outdoor park setting.
Group of people unloading backpacks from a vehicle on a sidewalk
A man carrying a large stack of colorful backpacks and bags on his arms beside a black vehicle in a residential neighborhood.
Two men exchanging backpacks outside near a vehicle in a neighborhood.
Two men are exchanging backpacks on a sidewalk near a parked car, with residential houses and trees in the background.
A young girl wearing a blue dress and sandals stands next to a table piled with colorful backpacks, with a boy behind her resting his arms on the backpacks.
A man being interviewed by a news crew in an indoor setting with backpacks on a table behind them. The man is smiling and talking, while a little girl in a light blue dress stands nearby.
Children and adults carrying backpacks and luggage in a school hallway, likely preparing for a school trip or event.
Three people hugging and smiling in an indoor sports setting, with a basketball hoop in the background.
A woman is taking a photo of a blonde woman and a man in a gymnasium, with basketball hoops in the background.
A girl and woman giving each other a high five at a donation event with colorful folded clothing in the background.
Three men standing together indoors, smiling, with boxes labeled "Naturaluture.net" in the background. Two are wearing T-shirts with soap company logos.

19,000 SChool supplies and personal hygiene products donated

Words can't express the immense joy and gratitude in my heart right now. I am utterly overjoyed to see the power of community come together to support Bloomingdale Elementary and its amazing students. Your generosity and kindness have made a lasting impact on these young minds, providing them with the tools they need to thrive and succeed.

Seeing everyone's willingness to contribute over 19,000 items and make a difference has been truly inspiring. Each and every one of you has played a significant role in this endeavor, and I can't thank you enough. Your belief in the power of education and your dedication to these children's futures is what makes Fort Wayne truly special.

From the depths of my heart, thank you all for making this possible. Together, we've proven that when we unite, we can make extraordinary things happen. Here's to brighter futures and endless possibilities for the incredible students of Bloomingdale Elementary!

amazing businesses that made this possible

Logo of Golden Green Soap Company featuring a stylized vintage bathtub with curved lines and decorative legs, with the company name below.
Logo of a honey plant featuring a potted succulent with flowers and leaves above the text "HONEY PLANT"
Empty white space with no discernible objects or details.
Logo for Bigelow Build & Design, featuring white cursive text "Bigelow" and smaller uppercase text "Build & Design" with the tagline "Handcrafted + Custom Curated" on a black background.
White background with a small drawing of a fox sitting on a blue board or platform, with the words 'Go Play' written above.
Black square logo with white text that says "OLD FORT TEE CO."
A small shopping cart filled with various colorful vegetables and fruits on a marble counter.

watch the news article from 2023