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School supply drive at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital eases burden for families

HCA Florida Englewood Hospital's We Show Up® School Supply Drive provided backpacks, supplies, and gift cards to 22 children of hospital employees, while also donating items to a local nonprofit. The initiative reflects the hospital's commitment to supporting families and promoting equity in education.

August 04, 2025
Around 30 people wearing matching navy blue shirts with a yellow school bus design stand behind two tables filled with supplies such as boxes, bottles, and bags. The group is posing for a photo in a large room. Some individuals are holding up items from the table.
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital colleagues proudly display the school supplies collected to support local students and families.

Englewood, FL — HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is helping students head back to school with confidence, thanks to its annual We Show Up® School Supply Drive. Throughout July, hospital colleagues donated backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other essentials to support children of healthcare workers and students in the area. Collection stations were placed at the new HCA Florida Wellen Park Emergency center and at Englewood Hospital.

The drive provided 22 children of hospital employees with backpacks filled with basic school supplies and a $20 gift card to a retailer for additional items. Volunteers also delivered three boxes of supplies to Kids’ Needs of Greater Englewood, a nonprofit that supports local students with clothing and school necessities.

Hospital leaders say the initiative reflects a broader commitment to community health.

“We’re not just here to care for patients — we’re here to support the well-being of the entire community,” said Kelly Lindsay, CEO of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. “Whether through volunteering, charitable giving or partnerships, we show up to help create healthier tomorrows.”

Children who lack basic school supplies often face stress and barriers to learning that can affect their mental and emotional health. By helping meet these needs, the hospital promotes equity and gives employees a meaningful way to give back, boosting morale and strengthening team unity.

Learn more about HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, and follow the hospital on Facebook.

A group of people in a room organizing school supplies on tables. One person in a blue shirt holds a light green backpack, while another in a black shirt reaches for items. The tables are filled with notebooks, folders, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant spray. More individuals are seen in the background near another supply table.
Brigette Tschuor, employee health nurse, packs a backpack with essential school supplies as part of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital's annual School Supply Drive.

Published:
August 04, 2025
Location:
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

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