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Masco Collects School Supplies for Remote and In-Person Learning

Community Development

 

The beginning of this school year has been full of uncertainties, but one thing Masco employees can always plan for is our annual backpack drive. Partnering with two local elementary schools, one in Detroit and one in our HQ town of Livonia, Masco employees go out each year to purchase backpacks, binders, markers, scissors, and any other supplies necessary for kids to start the school year off on the right foot.

Though the backpacks looked a little different this year to prepare kids for either virtual or in-person learning, we were glad to be able to continue this long tradition of supporting our public schools even during unpredictable times. Whether they are in the classroom or streaming live from home, we wish all the teachers and students a safe and healthy start to the school year!

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