This July, Operation Backpack made its return to the North Shore. A grassroots initiative founded by the local community, the project gathers and distributes backpacks and essential school supplies to ensure that North Shore and Koʻolauloa keiki are equipped to thrive in the upcoming school year.

Areté Collective was proud to support this meaningful effort again this year by donating reusable water bottles and assisting with preparing the backpacks for distribution.

Areté Collective was founded on the vision that development should uplift the communities it touches. Ensuring that every keiki has the tools to succeed aligns with its commitment to sustainable, community-centered development and its belief that a resilient future begins with opportunity for all.