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Allen graduates help North Texas students start school with confidence
By Noelle Walker at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
As the new school year approaches, recent graduates from Allen are helping make back-to-school shopping a little less stressful for some North Texas families through a nonprofit they launched while still in high school.
Pathway Packs, founded two years ago by twin brothers Amalan Sivalogan and...
Key takeaway “So we all believe every student deserves an equal chance and equal start,” Amalan Sivalogan said.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The efforts of Pathway Packs to provide school supplies to students in low-income communities across North Texas, including potentially those in Frisco 's own Title I schools, demonstrate a commitment to educational equity that resonates deeply in a city where access to quality education is highly valued. As the new school year begins, the work of these recent Allen graduates serves as a reminder that the challenges faced by some students in the region are not insurmountable, and that local organizations and initiatives can make a tangible difference. With its founders set to attend the University of Texas at Austin, the nonprofit's plans to expand and continue operating through a pipeline of high school volunteers will be worth watching, particularly if they lead to increased support for students in Frisco and surrounding areas. The potential for Pathway Packs to inspire a new generation of community leaders and volunteers in Collin and Denton counties is significant.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? As the new school year approaches, recent graduates from Allen are helping make back-to-school shopping a little less stressful for some North Texas families through a nonprofit they launched while still in high school.
Pathway Packs, founded two years ago by twin brothers Amalan Sivalogan and...
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