Club partners with the SLO County YMCA's Satellite Club to support Lucia Mar's Families in Transition program
The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach-Five Cities partnered with the SLO County YMCA this summer for the YMCA's 7th Annual Backpack Giveback Drive, helping local students head back to school prepared and confident.
Douglas Trawick, a new member of the club's Satellite Club and an SLO County YMCA representative, spearheaded the drive after bringing the opportunity to the club. Members responded generously, and Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic — owned by club members Dr. Joel Conn and Dr. Sarah Conn — served as a community collection site, with Practice Administrator Michelle Wright helping coordinate donations.
The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach-Five Cities partnered with the SLO County YMCA this summer for the YMCA's 7th Annual Backpack Giveback Drive, helping local students head back to school prepared and confident.
Douglas Trawick, a new member of the club's Satellite Club and an SLO County YMCA representative, spearheaded the drive after bringing the opportunity to the club. Members responded generously, and Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic — owned by club members Dr. Joel Conn and Dr. Sarah Conn — served as a community collection site, with Practice Administrator Michelle Wright helping coordinate donations.
In total, the countywide drive collected over 280 backpacks for kids in need, with at least 84 of those coming directly from the club's members and supporters. Sixty backpacks have already been delivered to Lucia Mar Unified School District's Families in Transition program, which supports homeless students, unaccompanied youth, and families lacking stable housing by providing school stability and resources like bus transportation.
"THANK YOU all for the contributions and participation in our annual backpack drive," said Douglas Trawick. "We collected at least 84 directly from your support and contributions... they are incredibly thankful for our combined efforts."
"THANK YOU all for the contributions and participation in our annual backpack drive," said Douglas Trawick. "We collected at least 84 directly from your support and contributions... they are incredibly thankful for our combined efforts."
