08/16/2026
We Save Teens and The Kettly Foundation Bring the Community Together for Successful Back-to-School Giveaway in Lake Worth Beach
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL — August 9, 2026 — We Save Teens and The Kettly Foundation successfully hosted a community Back-to-School Drive on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church in Lake Worth Beach, bringing families, community leaders, volunteers, and supporters together to help local students prepare for the new school year.
The event was held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and provided free backpacks and school supplies to more than 300 students and teens. More than 500 people from the community came out to participate, support the organizations, and help make the event a tremendous success.
The Back-to-School Drive featured lunch, entertainment, special guest speakers, and an opportunity for families to come together in a positive and supportive community environment.
A Community Coming Together
“This was an amazing and successful event, and it was truly inspiring to see our community come together to support our young people,” said Aaron Clemens, President and Co-Founder of We Save Teens. “Our goal is to continue creating opportunities that positively impact teens, students, and families in our community. We are grateful to everyone who volunteered, donated, attended, and helped make this event possible.”
We Save Teens would also like to recognize and thank its Executive Board members for attending and helping throughout the event:
Greg Stevens — CEO and Co-Founder
Aaron Clemens — President and Co-Founder
Alysia Turner — Marketing Director
Laurie Diemel — Vice President of Strategic Development and Human Resources
Lorin Star — Secretary
Bruce Star — Education Director
Steve Poli — Chief Financial Officer
Antoinette Love Ransom — Public Relations Director
The organization expressed its appreciation to every board member, volunteer, sponsor, community partner, family, and supporter who contributed to the success of the Back-to-School Drive.
Helping Students Start the School Year Prepared
Through the partnership between We Save Teens and The Kettly Foundation, more than 300 students and teens received Aaron Clemens Jay Shapiro
