FOREST PARK — When Amazon employee and 2008 Huie Elementary School graduate Tommy Quach learned about the school supply drive at the Amazon delivery station, he wanted to volunteer by giving back to the school that gave so much to him.
On Aug. 30, Amazon employees from the nearby delivery station — along with Amazon Delivery Service Provider Delivery King Logistics — delivered backpacks, books, school supplies, and snacks to Huie Elementary to address the needs of students experiencing homelessness.
This event kicked off the partnership between the neighboring Amazon delivery station and Huie Elementary School.
Amazon employees selected Huie to further foster its commitment to investing in the communities where employees live and work.
“Our team is dedicated to volunteering and helping within the community we serve,” said Amazon Senior Station Manager Enrique Jimenez. “Many of our employees like Tommie who graduated from Huie, work in this community, and most of the supplies were donated by employees who call this community home. It’s very impactful for us to be able to give back. This donation is another example of how Amazon invests in the education of local youth.”
The school supply drive was spearheaded by Henry Zamora, area manager, and Escarleth Parajon, operations manager at the Amazon facility.
Zamora, who oversees employee and community engagement, applied for a grant to buy more school supplies.
Quach, who works as a process assistant, said he volunteered his time because he loves giving back to his community.
“My teachers at Huie really brought me up when I had troubles in school,” said Quach. “They took the time to support me, so today, I wanted to do the same.”
Quach added being at the school brought back a lot of good memories and he just wants to help other students with anything they possibly might…
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