In Virginia, Modine representatives visited F.W. Kling Elementary and Enderly Elementary, both part of the Buena Vista School District. In Michigan, Modine and its local Michigan representative, Bolhouse LLC, provided supplies to the Jenison Public Schools.

Modine donated backpacks to Webster Avenue Elementary in Providence, Rhode Island, during an event that included a local food truck.

“Back-to-school shopping can be difficult and overwhelming for some students,” said Maria E. Acevedo, family ambassador at Webster Avenue Elementary. “Modine eased that concern with their generous donation of school supplies, backpacks, and water bottles, embodying community commitment at its best. Not only did families receive school supplies, everyone in attendance at our back-to-school celebration enjoyed hot, fresh food. We're very thankful for this partnership and look forward to it for many years to come.”

In Racine, Wisconsin, where Modine is headquartered, the company donated backpacks, water bottles, and school supplies through three Community-Oriented Policing (COP) houses. These physical homes, strategically placed within residential neighborhoods, are staffed by law enforcement professionals and other service providers and open to the public to help strengthen relationships and facilitate building stronger communities. 

“At Modine, we believe it’s our responsibility to give back to our communities,” Raduenz said. “Whether it’s providing a backpack full of school supplies or installing a unit ventilator, we want schools to look at us as a partner in creating a safe and healthy learning environment through both our products and our actions.”