For the third consecutive year, Areté Collective proudly supported Operation Backpack, a grassroots initiative that 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 donated hundreds of custom Scott Hawaii slippers to students at North Shore public schools, with the majority being distributed by Operation Backpack to keiki at Haleʻiwa and Waialua Elementary Schools. 

In July, Areté Collective team members hand-delivered the slippers to Hauʻula Elementary School to support its ongoing slipper drive, allowing any student who needs a pair to simply stop by the school office.

Slippers were also donated to Kahuku High & Intermediate School, which will soon unveil a new resource center on campus, where students can access supplies and support when they need them.

Through efforts like Operation Backpack, Areté Collective is grateful for the opportunity to support the schools, families, and organizations that strengthen the North Shore community. 

“Supporting our next generation of leaders works best when the whole community chips in. We look forward to continuing to support the dedicated organizers who make this event possible year after year.” —Kiele Muraco, Director of Development at Areté Collective.