LOS ANGELES MISSION HELPS PREPARE HOMELESS CHILDREN TO START THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR AT

ITS THIRD ANNUAL BACK-TOSCHOOL FAIR & SUPPLY GIVEAWAY

Los Angeles Mission, in collaboration with foster agencies Guardians of Love, Coco's Angels, and Inner Circle, launched its Third Annual Back-to-School Fair & Supply Giveaway The event, which took place at Iglesia Cristiana Sembrando Esperanza, supported over 350 foster families currently in the foster care system

"Our deepest desire is to ignite a spark of joy and readiness within the hearts of these children so they can eagerly embrace the arrival of the new school year," said Pastor Troy Vaughn, President and CEO of Los Angeles Mission "Every student deserves to step into their educational journey with a heart filled with hope and the essential tools to thrive, irrespective of their financial circumstances "

The presenting sponsor CVS Health made a generous check presentation of $50,000 This gift will help kick-start mental health services at

Los Angeles Mission and increase access for children and families experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County The Project Health mobile van provided by CVS Health also helped make it an extra-healthy occasion, offering free physical and mental health screenings to those most vulnerable Angelenos This donation is more than just a financial gift; it's a symbol of hope for the community

Race To Feed is a program launched by Los Angeles Mission in October 2021 It is a response to food insecurity which helps individuals stabilize and reinvest resources in their communities Since its inception, this program has provided over four million meals to struggling families across L A County Through this program, attendees left the back-to-school event with a full week of groceries

For more information about Los Angeles Mission or this event, please contact Ellis McGinnis at j ellis@lamission net