Backpacks lined up for distribution at the Back to School Resource Fair

FSUSDā€™s Annual Back to School Resource Fair: A Community Celebration of Support and Success

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

August 16, 2024

Fairfield, CA -The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (FSUSD), in collaboration with the Fairfield Police and Fire Associations, including support from the Homeless Outreach Partnership and Engagement Project (HOPE) proudly hosted its Annual Back to School Resource Fair on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Fairfield. The success of this annual event is due to our community partnerships and generous grant donations from Kaiser Permanente, Travis Credit Union, NorthBay Health, Genetech, Fairfield-Suisun Unifiedā€™s Management Association and multiple private donors. This event continues to be a beacon of community spirit, uniting families, students, and local organizations in preparation for the new school year.

 For over 20 years, this cherished event has exemplified FSUSD's commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for its students and families. This year, the fair featured over 50 exhibitors, providing vital resources and services to attendees. Volunteers distributed 1,492 backpacks stuffed with school supplies, ensuring students are ready to hit the ground running when the school year begins. The event also offered 152 vision screenings, free haircuts to 32 students, and more than 1,300 hot dogs, chips, and waters were served.

 The success of this yearā€™s fair was amplified by the participation of numerous community partners, including:

  • Aldea

  • Aliados Health

  • AT&T

  • BrandGOV/Empower Solano

  • CalFresh Outreach - Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

  • California School Employees Association

  • Child Abuse Prevention Council

  • Children's Choice Dental Care

  • Children's Network of Solano County

  • City of Fairfield, Fun On The Run

  • City of Fairfield Parks and Recreation Adult Recreation Center

  • City of Fairfield Police Activities League

  • CommuniCare+OLE

  • Community Health Initiative

  • Fairfield-Suisun Unified Teachers Association (FSUTA)

  • FSUSD Student & Family Services Department 

  • FSUSD Exapanded Learning & Enrichment Department

  • FSUSD Secondary Education Department

  • FSUSD Libraries/Curriculum Instruction & Assessment

  • Free Community Clothing Closet (Key Club supported)

  • Internal Review Service (IRS) Assistance

  • Mary Bird State Preschool

  • Migrant Education

  • Napa Solano SANE-SART

  • Partnership HealthPlan of California

  • Solano County Children's Mental Health

  • Solano County Library

  • Solano County Office of Education- Mental Health Services

  • Solano County Office of Education - Foster and Homeless Youth Services

  • Solano County Office of Education - RISE Solano Program

  • Solano County SELPA

  • Solano Family & Children's Services

  • Solano Safe Routes to School

  • SparkPoint Solano

  • Suisun City Police Activities League

  • Timothy L. C. Murphy Agency

  • Travis Credit Union

Superintendent Jennifer Sachs reflected on the event saying, "The Annual Back to School Resource Fair is a shining example of what makes our community special. The dedication of our volunteers and the abundance of community partners ensures that every student and family feels prepared and supported as we enter a new academic year. This event is more than just a fairā€”itā€™s a celebration of our collective commitment to student success."

The FSUSD Back to School Resource Fair remains a vibrant celebration of community unity, ensuring that every student is empowered to succeed as the new school year begins.