Stuffing the Bus & Lifting Spirits—One Backpack at a Time

On August 4th, our DMV team hosted a “Happy Hour & Help Stuff the Bus” event, bringing together colleagues, clients, and community members to enjoy time together and give back.

We partnered with United Way of the National Capital Area’s Stuff the Bus campaign, which helps local middle school students start the school year with confidence and the supplies they need to succeed.

Together, we collected:

• Binders, folders, and notebook paper
• Pencils, pens, highlighters
• Composition books and sticky notes
• Pencil pouches, sharpeners, erasers
• Colored pencils and earbuds with microphones
• And, most importantly, quality backpacks to carry it all

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we were able to donate items to United Way NCA!

Why it matters: Nearly one in four students in the U.S. enters the school year without access to essential supplies—impacting not just learning, but self-esteem and attendance. Stuff the Bus is more than a backpack drive—it’s a chance to give every student a fair shot at a successful school year.

Click here to learn more about United Way Stuff the Bus Campaign!