Family Resource Day 2026 — Daly City Partnership

Family Resource Day 2026

Help Daly City Youth Gear Up for Greatness

July 31, 2026  ·  Daly City Community Service Center

Every child in Daly City, Colma, and Broadmoor deserves to walk into school on the first day with the same tools, the same confidence, and the same fresh start. Family Resource Day makes that possible.

Donate $50 — cover one student’s full kit Sponsor the event
2026 Fundraising Goal
$50,000
Now through July 31, 2026
Raised: $0 0% of goal
$50
covers 1 student’s full kit
1,000+
students served since 2022
4
consecutive years, zero cancellations
3
communities served
Sponsor deadline: June 1, 2026 for printed materials
Students at Family Resource Day — Daly City, Colma, and Broadmoor youth receiving backpacks and school supplies

Real kids.
Real community.
Real impact.

Family Resource Day participants from 2022–2025. Over 1,000 students served.

The data behind the ask

Back-to-school season is a financial crisis for families here

These numbers explain why Family Resource Day exists — and why your support is urgent.

$628
Average back-to-school spend per child nationally. Reaches $800 for high schoolers.
Savings.com, 2025
72%
Of parents are cutting expenses or working extra jobs just to afford school supplies in 2025.
Savings.com, 2025
50.5%
Of students in Daly City’s main school district qualify for subsidized meals — 1 in 2 kids.
Jefferson ESD / U.S. News, 2023–24
9.4%
Rise in educational supply costs year-over-year in 2025. The gap is growing, not shrinking.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
46%
Of parents say they’d go into debt so their child can “fit in” at school. The social pressure is real.
NerdWallet / CNBC, 2025
What every student receives

More than a backpack.
A fresh start.

Family Resource Day isn’t a hand-me-down drive. Every item is brand new, chosen for quality — because dignity matters as much as utility.

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Brand-new backpack

Not last year’s. Not second-hand. A new backpack that signals: you belong here, ready for day one.

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School supplies — already packed inside

Notebooks, pencils, folders, markers. Every required supply packed in and ready to go. Families leave with everything they need.

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A pair of brand-new shoes

Because kids notice what’s on their feet. New shoes on the first day say: you fit in.

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Community resources — health, housing, tutoring

The backpack is the door. FRD connects families to long-term support that stays in their lives well after July 31.

Your $50 covers it all
Here’s exactly where your donation goes
🎒 Backpack + school supplies
$20–$30
👟 Brand-new shoes
$30
One student — backpack + supplies + shoes
$50
$100 = 2 students · $500 = 10 students · $1,000 = ~20 students
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The research behind it

Why the first day of school
matters more than we think

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Children perceive the gap

Research shows kids directly perceive economic differences compared to their peers — and that stress carries into the classroom, lowers engagement, and affects performance all year long.

PMC Research, 2021
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A backpack is a confidence signal

A new backpack isn’t just a bag. It signals: you’re ready. You belong here. You fit in. The families FRD serves can’t give their kids that signal on their own — not in the Bay Area’s economy.

$628 avg national cost / child
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The Bay Area math doesn’t work

Daly City’s median income is $123K — but 1 in 2 students in the main school district qualifies for subsidized meals. High earners pull the average up. Low-income families are invisible in the headline, but very visible in every classroom.

Jefferson ESD data, 2023–24
Proof over promise

We’re not asking you to bet on an idea

Family Resource Day has happened every year since 2022. No cancellations. Every student who showed up walked out with a full kit.

2022
FRD launched. The beginning of a promise to the community.
2023
Year two. More students, more resources, more community.
2024
Families started planning ahead for it. It had become theirs.
2025
1,000+ students served total. The milestone was real and visible.
1,000+
students served
since 2022
4
consecutive years
zero cancellations
3
communities
Daly City, Colma, Broadmoor
FRD 2026 goal: our biggest event yet. We’re raising $50,000 to serve more students than ever on July 31 — and we need you to make it happen.
Get involved

How you can help — two ways to show up

For individuals + community

Give a student their first day

$50 covers one complete kit — backpack, supplies, and shoes. A direct, measurable impact on a student’s first day.

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Donate $50 — one student’s full kit Backpack + supplies + new shoes. Direct impact.
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Volunteer on July 31 Help distribute supplies, organize activities, or share your art skills.
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Register your family for FRD Attending families get free backpacks, supplies, shoes + community resources.
Donate now →
For businesses + organizations

Sponsor FRD 2026

Your $1,000 equips ~20 students. Your $5,000 equips ~100. Measurable unit economics with visible community presence.

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Become a sponsor ($1K–$20K) 5 tiers. Logo on signage, social spotlights, stage recognition + more.
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In-kind donation Meals, branded swag, raffle prizes, or specific items for students and families.
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Custom partnership Let’s build something specific to your company’s goals and capacity.
View sponsorship tiers →
Corporate sponsorship

Five tiers. Direct, measurable impact.

Every tier translates directly into students equipped. This isn’t abstract community goodwill — it’s a number you can put in your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

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The math is simple

At $50 per complete student kit (backpack + supplies + shoes), every dollar you contribute translates directly into a student equipped on July 31.

Bronze
$1,000
~20 students equipped
✓ Name listed on event website
✓ “Community Supporter” wall
✓ Group social media Thank You
✓ Name on printed event flyers
Silver
$2,500
~50 students equipped
✓ All Bronze benefits
✓ Small logo on event signage
✓ Annual Impact Report recognition
✓ Group sponsor post
Gold ⭐
$5,000
~100 students equipped
✓ All Silver benefits
✓ Large logo on all signage
✓ Back cover of printed flyers
✓ Stage shout-out at event
Platinum
$10,000
~200 students equipped
✓ All Gold benefits
✓ Prominent logo placement
✓ 2 dedicated spotlight posts
✓ Branded materials in backpacks
Diamond
$20,000
~400 students equipped
✓ All Platinum benefits
✓ “Presented by” logo
✓ 4 dedicated spotlight posts
✓ Front & back cover of flyers
⏰ June 1, 2026 — Printed materials deadline Confirm your sponsorship and submit your high-resolution logo by June 1 to be included on all printed event signage and flyers. Digital recognition available after this date.
Questions + details

Everything you need to know

Who can attend Family Resource Day?
FRD is open to all families with school-age children living in Daly City, Colma, and Broadmoor. Families must complete a brief registration to attend — visit the Register page to apply. Every child who attends receives a free backpack, supplies, and shoes.
How is my donation used?
Your donation directly supports Family Resource Day and the mission-critical work Daly City Partnership does for local families. Contributions raised through this campaign are focused on equipping students with backpacks, school supplies, and new shoes. $50 covers one complete student kit.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Daly City Peninsula Partnership Collaborative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID: 06-1734338.
Can I give through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?
Yes. Use our Tax ID: 06-1734338. For ACH transfer instructions, email giving@dcpartnership.org. Checks can be made payable to Daly City Peninsula Partnership Collaborative and mailed to 725 Price Street, Daly City, CA 94014.
What if my company wants to sponsor but June 1 has passed?
Digital recognition remains available after June 1 — including social media spotlights, website listing, and online acknowledgment. Printed signage and flyers are locked in on June 1. Contact us to discuss what’s still possible.
Are there in-kind donation options?
Yes. We welcome in-kind donations including meals and snacks for volunteers, branded company swag, raffle prizes, and specific items for students and families. Contact familyresourceday@dcpartnership.org to coordinate.

Event Details

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Date Thursday, July 31, 2026
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Location Daly City Community Service Center
350 90th St., Daly City, CA 94015
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What’s at the event Free backpacks + supplies + shoes · Art & music · Interactive games · Free farmers’ market · Community resource tables · Health, housing & tutoring connections
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Who it serves Families with school-age children living in Daly City, Colma, and Broadmoor
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Sponsor deadline June 1, 2026 for printed materials inclusion

Daly City Partnership
725 Price St., Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 301-3300 · familyresourceday@dcpartnership.org
Tax ID: 06-1734338 · 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit