Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into classrooms, share encouragement, and become part of a student’s story. For one dealer in particular, the opportunity to play an integral role in a child’s educational journey meant everything.

As shipments move out and backpacks make their way to communities nationwide, their arrival represents more than just the logistics it takes to get there—it represents relief. At Yates Elementary, that relief was felt by 400 students who received backpacks through Toyota’s Big Summer Giveback, helping families start the school year feeling prepared rather than overwhelmed. 

At Yates Elementary, that relief was felt by 400 students who received backpacks through Toyota’s Big Summer Giveback, helping families start the school year feeling prepared rather than overwhelmed. 

That timing matters. “It’s one less thing they have to worry about getting ready for school,” Lynda Stevenson, Yates Elementary Family Resource Coordinator, said. With other changes underway that are affecting families, she added, “Supplies is one less thing they have to worry about.” 

This is the impact of careful planning and timely shipping—backpacks moving from warehouse floors to school hallways, easing burdens for families and helping students walk into the new school year with peace of mind, knowing that their community is behind them every step of the way.

Stories like this one remind us why partnerships like the Big Summer Give Back matter so deeply. When community leaders, corporate partners, and educators come together, the impact reaches far beyond a single day in the classroom. It creates moments of connection, inspiration, and hope that students carry with them long after the backpacks are unzipped. Thank you for being part of this journey—turning preparation today into opportunity, confidence, and readiness for students this summer and beyond.

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Every day, teachers show up for their students with passion, creativity, and dedication—but too many of them are doing it without the supplies they need to create the learning environments their students deserve. No teacher should have to choose between giving their students the best education possible and paying out of pocket for basic classroom materials.

Your company can help change that at scale.

Through a partnership with Kids In Need Foundation, your organization can:

• Activate employees in meaningful, high-impact volunteer experiences
• Deliver essential supplies to under-resourced classrooms nationwide
• Advance education equity in the communities where your employees live and work
• Drive measurable social impact aligned with your CSR and ESG goals

A single corporate commitment can fill thousands of backpacks, stock entire classrooms, and remind teachers they are not alone. When companies invest in educators, they strengthen communities, support future talent, and help ensure every child has the opportunity to learn with confidence.

Join us in creating equitable learning environments—one classroom, one community, and one employee activation at a time.