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When Steve Kendrick,
general manager of Infiniti of Gwinnett, found out that Gwinnett County would have more than 1,400 homeless children attending
school, he asked his employees if they could all get behind at effort to provide these children with something that would
give them hope, trust and self esteem for the future. From this, the Infiniti of Gwinnett Back to School Back Pack Program
was launched.
With the help of employees from Infiniti
of Gwinnett and Subaru of Gwinnett, other local dealerships, and citizens within and outside Gwinnett County, the program
has been able to supply more than 4,000 Back Packs and School Supplies to Gwinnett County homeless and needy children. The
company's goal this year is to provide 750 back packs with school supplies and personal care items.
In 2007, the company held a raffle for an
inclusive six-night/seven-day vacation to raise funds. In 2008 we added two fund-raisers including a charity fashion show
and a charity golf classic. In 2009 a raffle was for an inclusive six-night/seven-day trip including first class round-trip
airfare to the Ritz Carlton in Naples, FL. In 2010 we offered a cruise on Royal Caribbean Oasis of the
Sea, charity golf classic and a wine and shoe event with the Gwinnett Gladiators.
This year the program will include a charity
golf classic at Hamilton Mill on June 21st, an evening with the Gwinnett Braves at Coolray field on July 9th
and we are partnering with Arena Tavern for Christmas in July with a benefit night on Monday July 11th.
We are featuring a “WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK” sling bag promotion!* We need your support to help the homeless and needy children of Gwinnett
County with their back to school back pack needs.
Log on to BTSBP.org to show your support
* with a donation of $10 or more, you will
receive a “WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK” sling bag while supplies last at Infiniti of Gwinnett and Subaru of Gwinnett.
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