VITAL PEOPLE: LIDA Construction's collecting back to school supplies for hundreds of families in need. Tess van Straaten reports.
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“The fair Start program is something that’s been running for over 10 years now and the goal is to supply families with much-needed back-to-school supplies, which, as you know, the cost of everything is up,” saysAnd so it’s no surprise that this year, more families are struggling. Giving back is a part of the corporate culture at LIDA, which also supports the Mustard Seed’s Christmas toy drive.
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