Backpacks And Supplies On First Day Of School Bring 23,000 Smiles

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Sep 23, 2015, 05:35 ET

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With so many families, both locally and nationally, living below the poverty level, the luxury of proper school supplies is out of the reach of many children. As a result, the disadvantages the child faces in school are even greater and his or her chances for success are greatly diminished.

It affects the child's self-worth, self-image, confidence, attitude, behavior and willingness to participate and to learn.

Mike Morse Law Firm gives 23,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to all K-5 Detroit Public School students.

To address this problem in Detroit, the Mike Morse Law Firm donated a backpack and school supplies to every Detroit public school student grades K-5. 23,000 Detroit public school students in 65 elementary schools received backpacks!

Mike Morse explained, 'As the father of three girls, I know how important and exciting the first day of school can be. I want it to be that way for every kid.

My firm's and my goal is to increase a child's chances by leveling the playing field right from the outset. We want to let them know that someone cares.'

Having the proper supplies increases the student's ability to perform. It can mean better grades and improved self-esteem. It provides dignity and confidence.

'There should be no excuse not to learn', Morse explained. 'Students look forward to learning and become excited. Students are much less stressed and more ready to learn when they have the proper supplies and don't have to worry about them. It makes the student feel successful. It tells them that people really care.'

While the cost of acquiring the supplies and backpacks was quite significant, the rewards weren't just felt by the students. 'it makes our 100 plus employees feel good too. This city has been good to my firm, my people and me. We just want to give back.'

The Mike Morse Law Firm is Michigan's largest personal injury firm, specializing in Auto and Social Security Disability Claims. The firm handles cases statewide, with the main office in Southfield, Michigan.

If you or your company would like to help, visit 855MikeWins.com to learn more.

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SOURCE Mike Morse Law Firm