Back to School Bash
The Diocesan Service Coalition pulled off another successful event: the Back 2 School Bash. St. Mark’s, City Heights hosted the bash, which provided backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, shoes, professional portraits and a meal to refugee and low-income children. Heather Nunnery Smith coordinated the momentous effort.
SERVICE CONTACTS:
- 275 backpacks
- 215 pairs of shoes distributed
- 85 volunteers
- 45 haircuts given
- 27 families served
- 20 children & youth volunteers
- 14 churches donated
- 3 hair stylists
- 1 diocesan institution
For photos, including the school portraits, visit the diocesan Facebook page: www.facebook.com/diosandiego. +
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