We were humbled by the outpouring of school supplies and backpacks that flowed into collection bins and our San Leandro office. With the help of countless community members who care, 165 children began the new school year with fully-stocked backpacks. In addition, our friends at My New Red Shoes made sure that each and every child—at our shelters, safe house, housing site, and our housing assistance and domestic violence outreach programs— received a brand new pair of shoes and a gift card to Old Navy. Thank you, one and all!

This article first appeared in our 2017-18 Annual Report.