The Social Services Agency (SSA) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Back to School Backpack Giveaway was an outstanding success!

Throughout various office locations, the SSA distributed over 1,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to children of all ages in the communities we serve. These events, organized by the Departments of Children & Family Services and Workforce & Benefits Administration, exemplify our commitment to preparing students for a successful academic year.

Specifically, the Enterprise, North Oakland, Eastmont, and Gail Steele Self-Sufficiency Centers collectively distributed more than 652 backpacks, showcasing our dedication to community spirit and generosity. Additionally, in collaboration with staff members at Enterprise, the ACSO Deputies contributed and distributed additional backpacks.

Volunteers at the ILP office on Hegenberger distributed 363 backpacks, with special thanks to Beyond Emancipation for hosting and to our Child Abuse Prevention Task Force for their volunteer efforts.

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone involved, from our generous donors to our remarkable volunteers. Your collective efforts have made a significant impact, ensuring that students begin the school year well-prepared and enthusiastic. We look forward to continuing these community initiatives and achieving even greater success together in the future for patients and families at Children’s Hospital. They collected coloring books, notebooks, crayons, markers, colored pencils, games, and other items. The donations had to be cleaned and wiped down first since they are going to the hospital. They were then assembled into kits and delivered to Children’s Hospital.