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Back to School: 3rd annual School Supply Drive for Family Service at Grieco Automotive

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Aug 15, 2024 / 9006 Views

Evan Walker

Donate new Backpacks & Supplies August 7 – 24

Grieco Automotive Group dealerships in Johnston, East Providence, Middletown, and Seekonk, MA have announced the company’s 3^rd Annual School Supply Drive, collecting new backpacks and school supplies to benefit the South Providence Health Equity Zone through Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) through August 24. The supplies will be distributed to schools in each community.

“We are proud to partner with and support Family Service of Rhode Island in their mission to advance equity and opportunity for all students,” said Michael Grieco, Jr. of Grieco Automotive Group. “By providing these essential supplies, we hope to alleviate some of the back-to-school stress for families and ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.”

Needed items include:

Paper: lined paper, copy paper, construction paper, spiral notebooks, composition books, index cards
Pencils & Pens: blue or black pens, #2 pencils, colored pencils, erasers, pencil sharpener, pencil case, colored markers, crayons, highlighters, dry-erase markers
General Supplies: new backpacks, rulers, dry-erase boards, paper clips, 3-ring 2″ binders, pocket folders, report covers
Classroom staples: stapler, staples, rulers, protractors, glue sticks, scissors, tape, calculator
Basics: tissues, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer

Grieco Honda, 1880 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

Grieco Hyundai, 1890 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

Grieco Toyota , 415 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

BMW of Newport, 1235 W Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

Grieco Acura, 16 Highland Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771

About Family Service of Rhode Island:

Family Service of Rhode Island’s (FSRI) mission is to advance equity, opportunity and hope in the communities throughout the state. Providing services in 39 cities and towns throughout Rhode Island, FSRI’s programs have grown to meet the changing needs of the community and address the gaps in services that emerge.

About Grieco Automotive Group:
Grieco Automotive Group boasts six dealerships in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, six dealerships in Florida and one dealership in California. They’ve received multiple #1 rankings for volume sales, certified pre-owned sales and service. Many of the Grieco franchises have also won numerous manufacturer awards including those for customer satisfaction as well as President’s Awards.