Housing Authority Makes Sure Kids Are Equipped With Tools for School

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), in partnership with its nonprofit affiliate 2nd Story Associates, hosted the 13th Annual Tools for School event recently, distributing some 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to about 200 families.

Tools for School is a free event for Housing Authority youth and families aimed at providing academic and other school-related resources to families in advance of the new school year.

More than 20 local youth-serving agencies attended, providing resource information to families.

Free backpacks filled with school supplies were provided to Housing Authority youth through a grant and partnership with U.S. Bank.

This year, HACSB expanded its collaboration with Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, who were onsite with their Mobile Health Clinic to provide a range of health services to attending children and families.

“Tools for School helps our tenant families send their kids off to school with the materials they need to help them succeed,” said Rob Fredericks, CEO of the city of Santa Barbara Housing Authority.

“We also leverage this opportunity by including community partners –particularly in education and health – who can share their valuable information and resources with our families,” said Fredericks.

This year, participating agencies included: Family Service Agency, Santa Barbara Unified School District, Partners in Education, Cal – SOAP, Santa Barbara Public Library, Santa Barbara City College School of Extended Learning.

Also, Future Leaders of America, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, The Club, Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner (LEAP),Community Friends of Santa Barbara, See International, Unite-to-Light.

Also, MOVE SB County, Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA), Domestic Violence Solutions, and United Boys & Girls Club Santa Barbara County. 

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