Press release
Henry Schein’s 27th Annual “Back to School” Program Helps Empower Students Worldwide
Team Schein Equips Children in Need with Backpacks Full of Essential Supplies for a Confident Start to the Academic Year MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
About this update from Henry Schein, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"\nTeam Schein Equips Children in Need with Backpacks Full of Essential Supplies for a Confident Start to the Academic Year\n\n\n MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nFor the 27th consecutive year, Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is helping students worldwide start the academic year off right through its “Back to School” program, a flagship initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate citizenship program. Team Schein Members (TSMs) at 40 locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Ireland are helping 5,300 students gain confidence and excitement for the school year, with more events planned later this year in Italy and Spain.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240809134758/en/Henry Schein's “Back to School” event at the Company’s worldwide headquarters in Melville, N.Y. (Photo: Business Wire)\nFirst introduced in 1998, the Back to School program reflects Henry Schein’s enduring commitment to communities by empowering TSMs with volunteer opportunities to support underserved children in partnership with local not-for-profit social service organizations. Team Schein Members come together to give back, packing backpacks filled with school supplies and dental kits that prepare children with essentials for the upcoming school year. Since its inception, the program has expanded globally, serving more than 65,000 children across various sites where Henry Schein operates.\n\n\nOn August 7, Henry Schein hosted its “Back to School” event at the Company’s worldwide headquarters in Melville, N.Y. Approximately 400 pre-identified children and their families received their packed backpacks along with a gift card to purchase first day-of-school outfits. The event included a BBQ, crafts, games, and other activities for all family members to enjoy. To reinforce the importance of education, the event featured a S.T.E.M. presentation and a tent with a variety of free books donated by TSMs and KPMG LLP – a U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm – through its Family for Literacy program and its partnership with the nonprofit social enterprise, First Book. This fun-filled evening was one of the many “Back to School” events held around the world this season.\n\n\n“Team Schein remains dedicated to ensuring children start the school year with confidence and excitemen...