Advanced Management Company (AMC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to community support by successfully holding its annual Backpack Drive. This employee-driven event saw the distribution of 395 new backpacks, each filled with essential school supplies, to youth across AMC communities in Southern California.
The Backpack Drive, now in its 11th year, has become a cornerstone of AMC’s community outreach initiatives. Originally starting as a program for one specific property, it has expanded throughout the Irvine-based property management company’s portfolio since 2021. The backpacks and school supplies are donated by industry partners and bolstered by contributions from team members into AMC’s Charitable Giving Fund.
Danielle McCarthy, President of AMC, highlighted the significance of this initiative. “Our Backpack Drive is one of my favorite volunteer efforts of the year, and it remains a cornerstone of AMC’s community outreach initiatives,” McCarthy said. “For many families, purchasing school supplies can be a financial burden. Initiatives like this relieve this pressure, allowing parents to allocate their limited resources to other essential needs. By providing these backpacks, AMC aims to ensure that every child possible within our communities starts the school year equipped with the necessary tools to succeed academically.”
The process begins each year when community directors identify and nominate individuals from their communities. The backpacks, stuffed with school supplies at the company’s warehouse by volunteer team members, are then distributed to individual community directors for delivery to their intended recipients at their apartment homes.
Katie Tanner, AMC’s People Potential Ambassador, shared the joy of witnessing the impact of the Backpack Drive. “It’s a beautiful thing to see a child’s eyes light up when they receive the backpack their community director has hand-picked out for them,” Tanner said. “The parents are always so appreciative, and we love knowing that we made going back to school an easier process for families in our communities.”
AMC and its partner construction division, R³ Construction Services, Inc., continue to give back to their communities in various ways throughout the year. This includes efforts to provide full Thanksgiving dinners, holiday gifts for families in need, and assistance to team members through the Charitable Giving Fund.
For more information about AMC’s community initiatives, visit their official website.
Source: AMC Gives Back to Community Families with Backpack Drive