By Kaitlyn Naples Staff Writer Two teenagers took the reins of a project that has been going on for 11 years that helps provide backpacks and school supplies to local students in need. Jack Murray, 15, of Bristol, and Megan Albert, 16 of Southington, raised funds from the parishioners at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Bristol to help buy school supplies and backpacks for children who are less fortunate than they are. Not only were backpacks distributed to several local organizations, but 60 backpacks were sent to Moore, Okla., which suffered widespread damage from a tornado on May 20 that killed 24 people. “We always send the backpacks to kids who can’t afford back to school supplies, but this year we also wanted to help with disaster relief,” Murray said, adding that this is his second year helping run the backpack project. The project has been going on for the past 11 years, and has been a collaboration between Gloria Dei Lutheran, and St. Andrew Lutheran in Bristol. The project began with Gloria Dei parishioner Tracy Carlson, who said the teens who volunteer are involved in “a great learning experience.” She said when the teens get involved in the project, [...]
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