As excitement builds for a new school year, community partners gave our families a boost to help them prepare. We saw big smiles as kids and parents received their gifts at the annual back-to-school party for our family programs.
With support from Cigna Healthcare, each of the 75 students in our programs received a new backpack stuffed with supplies specific to their grade. Students picked keychains to personalize their packs – basketballs and fuzzy creatures were popular!
Every student also received a box of new clothes, thanks to funds provided by Salvation Army San Rafael and volunteer personal shoppers. They filled individual wish lists during an early-morning shopping spree at Target.
“Last year I spent at least $90 on supplies and it was money I really don’t have,” one mother told us. “This is very much appreciated.”
Shelter and housing programs at Homeward Bound last year served 97 families with a total of 145 children.
About Homeward Bound of Marin
Homeward Bound of Marin is the primary provider of Marin County homeless shelters and services for homeless families and individuals in Marin, California. Learn more about our programs here.