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250 Years 250 Backpacks
To mark America's 250th anniversary, MARTI gave 250 backpacks to local students and families at Chesapeake Science Point Elementary School, in partnership with Embrace Relief.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our 250 Backpacks of Hope Giveaway possible.
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, MARTI gave 250 backpacks to local students and families as they prepared for the school year.
Special thanks to Chesapeake Science Point Elementary School for welcoming us and supporting the event, and to Embrace Relief for their partnership and support.
We were also joined by Delegate Mike Rogers, Delegate Mark Chang, and Gloria Dent, President of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. Thank you for your continued commitment to serving our community.
As we celebrate America 250, we aim to invest in the next generation and to keep serving, connecting and creating opportunities for families across Maryland.
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