Archives for July 2024

The Need

Last week, we were preparing for the Back to School Extravaganza but still waiting on sponsorships for 280 students. We asked the community to consider sponsoring a student for $25.

As the week went on, we began to receive sponsorships, but we also continued to have children register to receive school supplies. Currently, 350 under-resourced students will attend the event on August 2 to enjoy time with their family, haircuts, chicken sandwiches, community resources, and more.

Your Response

In just one week, Folsom showed up for our students, and every single one has been sponsored by you all. Thank you!

These sponsorships provide students with grade-appropriate school supplies. Students will receive crayons, markers, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, highlighters, notebooks, pens, index cards, and more. Additionally, the community is providing professional haircuts and hygiene kits. Your generosity is giving under-resourced students in Folsom an extraordinary start to the school year!

If you are still considering giving, click the link below to help us continue to support Folsom’s youth throughout the school year.

Back to School Extravaganza

One of our favorite days of the year is quickly approaching on August 2! Each year at the Back to School Extravaganza, Folsom’s neighbors come together to love on local families as they get ready for the first day of school. Last year, 325 under-resourced children received brand new backpacks, gift cards for new shoes, professional haircuts, hygiene products, community resources, and more.

This year, we are working with Chick-fil-A, Folsom Fire, Folsom Police, Folsom’s Hope, and other community partners to give families a fun and memorable experience as they get ready for a new school year. In addition to school supplies, families can enjoy chicken sandwiches, bounce houses, ice cream, meeting firefighters and police officers, and even more.

We Need Your Help

As all of these community partners come together to make the day extra special, we still need your help to provide each student with the required school supplies for their grade level. By sponsoring a student for $25, you can personally touch the life of an under-resourced student in our community. Your donation will provide one child with all the school supplies they need and help them start the new school year feeling confident and prepared.

Right now, $7,000 away from our goal, 280 students still need school supplies, and the Back to School Extravaganza will be here before we know it. Click the button below to sponsor one or more of Folsom’s students and give every child a fabulous first day of school.