“Pack the City with Hope” Annual Back-to-School Giveaway

July 30, 2025

City of Hope International Church recently hosted its annual "Pack the City with Hope Back-to-School Giveaway and Community Resource Fair," serving over 100 students and families from the greater San Diego area. The event provided backpacks, school supplies, personal care items, dental kits, and other resources to help students start the school year confidently, with 50 students receiving new headphones and 75 girls receiving feminine hygiene kits. Associated Barber College offered free haircuts, while various partners including Visionary Dental, Super Dentists, Dr. Chan DDS, Lincoln High School Alumni Association, and church members contributed to the event's success.

Who is affected

Students and families from across the greater San Diego area
Girls receiving feminine hygiene kits
Lincoln High School and Porter Elementary School students (recipients of extra supplies)
The broader San Diego community

What action is being taken

City of Hope International Church is hosting the Pack the City with Hope Back-to-School Giveaway and Community Resource Fair
Associated Barber College is providing free back-to-school haircuts
The church's ElevateHer women's group is preparing feminine hygiene kits
Extra school supplies and hygiene kits are being donated to local schools

Why it matters

The event helps students start the school year with confidence and necessary supplies
It demonstrates community care and connection across diverse backgrounds
The initiative extends beyond material support to offer encouragement and dignity
The event reflects the church's mission to build compassionate relationships and offer hope to the community
It represents sustained investment in community well-being

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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