A partnership with nonprofit AboutKidz provided San Juan Unified students free backpacks and school supplies for the coming school year at its annual First Day event on Aug. 4. AboutKidz Director Jeff Pitnikoff estimated 1,000 local, low-income children and families participated. Students received a brand new backpack, along with school supplies, clothes and even a haircut.
About SECC
SECC’s mission is to provide quality educational resources to learners of all ages in the greater Sacramento community primarily through video and other information and communication technologies via cable systems and networks. SECC is a collaborative effort of the K-20 education community all working together toward this mission.