Back-to-School Support in Action: Thank You, BOMA Oakland/East Bay!

The spirit of community and generosity was on full display as volunteers from BOMA Oakland/East Bay came together for a school supply drop-off and sorting day—and it was a huge success!

With BOMA’s support, we were able to sort supplies and stuff 25 backpacks for students preparing for the new school year. Even more exciting, we still have 34 donated backpacks left to fill—and based on the supplies collected, we estimate we’ll be able to complete at least 30 more fully stocked backpacks. That means dozens of students will start the year off with the tools they need to succeed, thanks to the generosity and effort of BOMA’s members.

Volunteers shared that the volume of donations this year far exceeded previous years. What once took 20 minutes to sort and pack took significantly longer—a great problem to have! We're grateful to see such growth in support and community involvement.

These backpacks will directly support our Family Engagement and College Readiness Program, which empowers BSP families—especially first-generation students—with the resources and guidance they need to pursue higher education. By meeting basic school supply needs, we're helping students show up prepared and confident, allowing families to focus more on long-term goals like college access and academic success.

Our BSP coordinators will continue the backpack stuffing later this week, and we’ll be sure to share more photos as the project wraps up. For now, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to BOMA Oakland/East Bay for your continued partnership, your time, and your generosity.

Together, we’re helping students and families start the school year—and their college journeys—with confidence.