19 News is proud to partner with Dollar Bank for this year's Operation Backpack, a community-wide effort to collect new backpacks and school supplies for children in Northeast Ohio. Dorothy Curtis, Vice President of Community Development, joins the show to discuss why it's so important for the bank to support local families and continue its nearly 170-year legacy of community involvement. Viewers can learn how to contribute by bringing donations to collection bins at all 28 Dollar Bank locations or by stopping by the live broadcast event on Friday, August 8th, at the University Heights branch.

7 Brew is celebrating its new Lyndhurst location by partnering with 19 News for Operation Backpack. Rick Nader joins the show to discuss the company's mission to "cultivate kindness" and how they are putting it into action by collecting school supplies for local students. See what makes their personal, drive-thru beverage service—with over 20,000 drink combinations—unique. Plus, learn how you can receive a free drink by donating a new backpack or school supplies at any 7 Brew location from now through August 10th.

Join 19 News, Cleveland’s 43, and TRANSDIGM in supporting Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack by donating school supplies to help kids get ready for the new school year. TRANSDIGM believes in supporting local initiatives to help students learn and excel in the classroom. You can support Operation backpack by donating school supplies now through August 8 at one of these locations: 7 Brew Coffee, DollarBank, Volunteers of America.

Join 19 News, Cleveland’s 43, and Swagelock in supporting Operation Backpack by donating school supplies to help kids get ready for the new school year. Swagelock supports STEM education and is happy to give back to the community by helping students with the supplies they need for a successful school year. You can support Operation backpack by donating school supplies now through August 8 at one of these locations: 7 Brew Coffee, DollarBank, Volunteers of America.

Join 19 News, Cleveland’s 43, and Metro Health in supporting Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack by donating school supplies to help kids get ready for the new school year. MetroHealth offers school health programs to help keep kids healthy so they can stay in the classroom and learn. You can support Operation backpack by donating school supplies now through August 8 at one of these locations: 7 Brew Coffee, DollarBank, Volunteers of America.