Back to School Campaign 2025: Help Us Support Children in Need

As summer gently comes to a close and a new school year draws near, many families are preparing for this next chapter. Yet for some, this season brings added financial stress and uncertainty. That’s why our Back to School campaign returns this year with a renewed purpose: to help children step into the school year with confidence, dignity, and joy.

In partnership with Westminster Free Clinic — and extending our reach to children living in local shelters — we’re once again filling backpacks with essential school supplies and delivering them with care to kids from families who need extra support. Westminster Free Clinic, a private, non-profit community health center, provides free healthcare and supportive services to low-income families in Ventura County, serving as a vital safety net for those with no access to affordable care.

Last year, your generosity helped us provide more than 300 families with fully stocked backpacks. We saw children’s smiles as they received the supplies they needed and felt the quiet encouragement that comes from knowing they are seen and cared for. One parent shared, “Knowing my child is excited and prepared for school lifts a huge burden off our shoulders.” Stories like these are the heart of this campaign.

Photos from last year’s Back to School campaign