From Jackson Szymborski - a former Regency Riptides swimmer:

Hello Regency! My name is Jackson Szymborski, and I am a rising senior at Athens Drive Magnet High School. For those who may not have heard, with the support of our HOA Board, I launched a community initiative called “Regency Gives Back.” Our mission is simple: to help our neighbors support individuals and families in our broader community who could use a helping hand.

Over the past 15 months, we have organized three successful donation drives: a school supply drive last summer, a holiday gift drive in November and December benefiting Penny Road Elementary School and Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School, and a hygiene kit drive supporting individuals served by Oak City Cares. Each time, our community responded with incredible generosity, and the impact on those we served was truly meaningful.

This summer, we are once again focusing on collecting school supplies for students at Penny Road Elementary School and Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School. The drive will begin on Monday, June 29, and run through August 15, 2026.

There are several ways to contribute:

• Purchase supplies through our Amazon wishlist and have them shipped directly to me using the link below.
• Drop off donated supplies at either community pool. Collection bins labeled “Regency Gives Back” will be located just inside the pool entrance.
• Request a porch pickup, and a member of our team will gladly collect your donation from your home.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for helping make a difference through simple acts of kindness. Every donation matters, every contribution is appreciated, and together we can continue making a positive impact in the lives of local students and families.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3YVFZ4RO6KNE?ref_=wl_share

Items Needed:

• 2 inch binders
• Pencils
• Plastic coated prong folders in red, yellow, blue and green
• Black sharpies
• Dividers for binders
• Over the head wired earphones
• Wired ear buds
• Backpacks (can be gently used)
• Reusable water bottles
• Colored pencils
• Markers
• Flair Pens
• Dry erase markers
• Tissues
• Hand Soap
• Hand Sanitizer
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Scissors
• Pencil pouches (no boxes)
• Pink erasers