Renewal by Andersen Donates 62 Backpacks to Rahway Elementary Students

Renewal by Andersen recently donated 62 backpacks filled with school supplies to support students across Rahway Public Schools, helping elementary students begin the new school year prepared and ready to learn. The backpacks were distributed among Franklin, Cleveland, Madison, and Roosevelt Elementary Schools.

The donation was coordinated by Renewal by Andersen's Alejandra Londono in partnership with Franklin Elementary School Principal Dr. Patrick Holness. Members of the Renewal by Andersen team packed the backpacks during an in-office service event before personally delivering them to Franklin Elementary.

The delivery became memorable when an unexpected moment of connection transformed the day into something more meaningful. Marc, a Renewal by Andersen employee and former Franklin Elementary student, asked Dr. Holness whether his former teacher, Ms. Bentley, still worked at the school. Dr. Holness took Marc to see her, and Ms. Bentley immediately recognized him and greeted him by his first and last name. This unexpected reunion created a special full-circle moment for everyone present—a reminder that the relationships formed in classrooms often extend far beyond a student's time in school.

Dr. Holness reflected on the gift and the moment: "We are incredibly grateful to Alejandra and the entire Renewal by Andersen team for their generosity. These backpacks will make a meaningful difference for students across all four of our elementary schools. Marc's reunion with Ms. Bentley made the day even more special and reminded us that the relationships formed in our classrooms often extend far beyond a student's time in school."

Dr. Holness was joined by Cleveland Elementary School Principal Dr. Joseph Cordero, Madison Elementary School Principal Ms. Doris Jones, and Roosevelt Elementary School Principal Dr. Leslie Septor in expressing gratitude to Renewal by Andersen.

Rahway Public Schools extended its appreciation to the company for investing in its students and helping ensure that children throughout the district have the supplies they need for a successful school year.

FAQ

Q: What did Renewal by Andersen donate to Rahway schools?

A: Renewal by Andersen donated 62 backpacks filled with school supplies to support students across Rahway Public Schools. The backpacks were distributed to Franklin, Cleveland, Madison, and Roosevelt Elementary Schools to help students begin the school year prepared.

Q: Which schools received the backpacks?

A: The backpacks were distributed among four Rahway elementary schools: Franklin Elementary, Cleveland Elementary, Madison Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary.

Q: How many backpacks were donated?

A: Renewal by Andersen donated 62 backpacks, with distribution across the four elementary schools to ensure all students received support.

Q: Who coordinated the donation?

A: The donation was coordinated by Alejandra Londono from Renewal by Andersen in partnership with Franklin Elementary School Principal Dr. Patrick Holness.

Q: What made this donation special beyond the backpacks?

A: During the delivery to Franklin Elementary, a meaningful reunion occurred when Marc, a Renewal by Andersen employee and former Franklin student, reconnected with his former teacher, Ms. Bentley. She recognized him immediately and greeted him by his first and last name, creating a full-circle moment that reminded everyone of the lasting impact of teacher-student relationships.

Q: How did Renewal by Andersen prepare the backpacks?

A: Members of the Renewal by Andersen team packed the backpacks during an in-office service event before personally delivering them to Franklin Elementary.

Q: Who expressed gratitude for the donation?

A: Principals from all four schools expressed gratitude: Dr. Patrick Holness (Franklin), Dr. Joseph Cordero (Cleveland), Ms. Doris Jones (Madison), and Dr. Leslie Septor (Roosevelt).

Q: Why is this donation important to Rahway students?

A: The donation ensures that students across all four elementary schools have the supplies they need to begin the school year ready to learn. Many families face financial challenges in providing school supplies, so this donation removes barriers to educational success.