We distributed 116 backpacks and held our first dinner and auction fundraiser, raising $2,300 to support our efforts. The team adopted 24 families and hosted another Christmas Day dinner with Santa and gifts for 87 attendees. To accommodate growing participation, we moved our events to Hathaway Elementary School.

As community needs increased, we expanded our support to include financial assistance for rent, utilities, gas, hotels, food, hygiene items, daycare, and household needs. Our backpack event in the park served 230 children, who enjoyed lunch and shopped for school supplies. The second annual dinner and auction raised $4,200. That year, we adopted 33 families and served 116 meals at Christmas, continuing our tradition of Santa, gifts, and sharing tables.

We provided financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, daycare, gas, and hotel stays. The back-to-school event served 326 children with backpacks and supplies, creating a fun family day with volunteers assisting in selecting items by grade level. We provided Thanksgiving dinner to 28 families and adopted 35 families for Christmas, serving over 100 meals. Christmas Day included Santa, photos, gifts, and sharing tables with essentials such as jackets, blankets, shoes, hygiene items, and food.

Despite COVID-19 challenges, we continued to offer financial support for rent, utilities, gas, motel stays, and travel needs. While the backpack event and dinner and auction fundraiser could not be held, we stayed connected with schools to assist families and anticipated supporting families through Christmas adoptions.

Throughout our history, 100% of funds raised have gone directly to helping community members in need. Donations of time and resources have made a significant impact, enabling us to meet both seasonal and urgent needs within our community.