Terakeet Non-Profit Donates $10,000 to Backpack Giveaway

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Aug. 13, 2026) — For a consecutive year, Terakeet’s employee-run nonprofit, Cause For The Cuse, has donated $10,000 to the Mary Nelson Youth Center to support its annual Youth Day Celebration & Backpack Giveaway, helping thousands of Syracuse students begin the school year with the supplies they need to succeed.

As one of Central New York’s largest back-to-school events, the Mary Nelson Youth Center’s annual giveaway provides students with backpacks, school supplies, clothing, food, and access to community resources before the start of the school year.

The donation reflects Terakeet and Cause For The Cuse’s ongoing commitment to supporting educational opportunities throughout Central New York.

Since its founding in 2013 by Terakeet employees, the nonprofit has partnered with local organizations to provide school supplies, fund educational programming, and support initiatives that help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

The contribution was made possible through the record-breaking success of the inaugural Terakeet Invitational, which raised more than $151,000 in July to support educational opportunities for local students.

“The Terakeet Invitational showed us what’s possible when our employees, partners, and community come together around a shared purpose,” said Mac Cummings, CEO and Co-Founder of Terakeet. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see that support create opportunities for local students, and we’re proud to partner with the Mary Nelson Youth Center to help them start the school year on the right foot.”

The 2026 Youth Day Celebration & Backpack Giveaway will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing together community organizations, volunteers, and sponsors to provide free backpacks, school supplies, and other essential resources for local families.