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Dear Friend, Remember walking through the door on your first day of school? The weight of your backpack on your shoulders, the anticipation, maybe even those “butterflies” ... Imagine no backpack. Or notebooks, or pencils to write with. And the butterflies are actually hunger pangs, from lack of a proper meal at home. For many of our young students, going back to school is harder than it should be. But thanks to kindness like yours, we're getting families the right resources so their young learners have the best shot at a productive school year and a healthy life.
After a job loss and worsening economic pressures, Jackie never could have imagined what happened next for her family: she and her kids lost their home and were living out of a van. Jackie worked as fast as she could to stabilize their living situation, but the new school year crept up and their problems compounded. Uncertainty mixed with fear and embarrassment. Her kids were without basic school supplies and clean clothes, and they weren't sure when their next meal would come. With VOA, Jackie regained normalcy for her family with food, shelter, and a pathway to a safer and healthier life. Her kids received new backpacks through our signature Operation Backpack® program - the bags were filled with everything they needed to walk into their classrooms feeling strong, confident, capable, and prepared. Thank you, again, for choosing to help someone like Jackie. By helping her, you helped a whole family. Jackie can now be the parent she knew her family deserved: one who loves and cares for them, and provides opportunities for a bright future. Warmest wishes, Thanks to our local Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas affiliate for this story of resilience and hope! View this message in your browser>
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