During July and August, Flynn Group held its annual school supply drive to benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs around the Boston and Atlanta areas. Each of the franchise’s 40 club locations in Boston and Atlanta collected new school supplies from Planet Fitness^® members.

Thanks to the hard work of Flynn Group, hundreds of school supplies were collected for students in both Georgia and Massachusetts. The school supplies collected included all the necessary items, such as backpacks, notebooks, pens, markers, folders and crayons. Flynn Group donated the school supplies to seven different Boys & Girls Clubs, including four in Georgia and three in Massachusetts.

“The Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth is thrilled to partner with Planet Fitness for this school supply drive. Together, we can equip our members in our after-school program with the tools they need to succeed and feel prepared for this school year. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to supporting education and empowering the next generation,” said Director of Operations for Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth Christine Murray.

The school supply drive didn’t just benefit the kids in need at the Boys & Girls Clubs. Many of the team members working at the franchise’s clubs felt proud of being able to give back to a good cause. For club manager of Flynn’s Plymouth location, Nick Hopkins, the school supply drive hit home, as he often did not have the school supplies he needed growing up. He was happy the franchise had decided to do the drive.

“I genuinely appreciate that we do these school supply drives over the summer, as being able to supply younger students with the tools to succeed academically is a huge help in their day-to-day experience and in them succeeding long term,” said Hopkins. “Having our members and team members participate in programs that help to benefit kids in need of assistance leads to adults who will want to do the same. These programs are a net positive for our communities, and I take pride in knowing that each year, our club is given the opportunity to take a part in such a positive program.”