Volume 3 • Issue 14
August 8, 2021
WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES NEIGHBORS AT THE READY
Supervisor Joe Simitian was among those handing out backpacks along with Lloyd Holmes, President of De Anza College.
West Valley Community Services held this year’s Back to School event - a backpack distribution.
280 children from low income families were scheduled to receive backpacks, note books, new clothes and shoes to start their new school year.
Josh Selo, Executive Director “We have been doing this program for many years - but this year we have more than 280 children signed up to participate. Over the course of the last year, we have experienced a significant increase in demand for food and rental assistance. Many families participating in the Back to School program this year have faced income and job loss due to the pandemic.
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Several students have faced difficulties with school closing which has significantly impacted their mental health. We hope this year the Back to School program will bring hope for our families and give the kids the basic tools they need to start the school year off successfully. This program is all about making sure lowincome and homeless kids start the school year off ready to learn.”