Backpacks, Bus Stops, and Big Dreams: A Fresh Start for Families

Aug 4

3 min read

A Back‑to‑School Welcome in Cobb County GA

Today marks a milestone in Cobb County GA the first day of the 2025‑2026 school year. Families across Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, and beyond sent their children to school with backpack and school supply support from Family Promise of Cobb County. Our guests walked to bus stops and classrooms brimming with excitement and dignity.

How Donations and Volunteers Make It Happen

Thanks to generous donations from our supporters and a heartfelt gift of backpacks and supplies from St. James Episcopal parish, every child served by Family Promise started school fully prepared. Volunteers sorted supplies packaged sets with essentials and delievered them to our daycenter. These contributions ensured no child enters class without what they need to succeed.

A Day of Joy at the Supply Distribution

This past weekend, families arrived at our daycenter and received backpacks filled with notebooks pens rulers and other items tailored to grade‑level needs. Children smiled ran to show off their backpacks and expressed genuine pride in being ready for school. Parents are grateful for preserving their child’s self esteem and hope. That joy reflects the dignity and potential at the heart of FPCC’s work.

Supporting the Whole Family’s Journey

At Family Promise we believe successful schooling starts at home with stability and support. Beyond supplies we connected families with case management, eviction prevention, and resource navigation so they maintain safe housing and secure routines.These supportive services complement essential back‑to‑school contributions and help restore hope to families working toward independence.

Why Donors and Volunteers Matter

Every donation is an investment in a child’s education and a family’s future. When board members give funds that purchase essential school materials they enable our guests to approach the school year with dignity. These acts create ripple effects. The children who walk through our doors today return the following year with more confidence progress and stability.

Real Stories, Real Impact

While protecting privacy we celebrate everyday moments. We saw one kindergartener shyly choosing a backpack featuring his favorite character (Bluey) and immediately began strutting around with a big grin. Meanwhile a mother paused to tell us she felt relief because her child could start school on time without worry. These everyday experiences highlight FPCC’s mission: to walk beside families during adversity and help children begin school supported and ready.

How You Can Support the Next School Year

If you want to help more children begin school ready and confident consider:

Donate school supplies or funds via our donate page
Volunteer at our next event
Advocate by sharing this post across social media with #FPCobb and #FamilyPromise

Together we ensure families in Cobb County Georgia have what they need lean into hope and send their children to school with big dreams.

Looking Ahead: Promise for the Year

This back‑to‑school season is just one chapter in the “It All Started With a Sandwich” yearlong theme for 2025. Our ongoing programs special initiatives like our 10th Annual Golf Classic in late August. Each program builds upon our back‑to‑school mission to help families stabilize and move forward.

Gratitude and Community Connection

We extend heartfelt thanks to:

St. James Episcopal Parish for the school supply donation
Our network of donors for financial support
All Volunteers who made back-to-school seamless

Because of you families walk onto bus stops and classroom steps with dignity and confidence. Because of you children have hope and tools to learn.

Final Thoughts

Backpacks, bus stops, and big dreams capture the spirit of today and the promise of tomorrow. For families experiencing housing instability in Cobb County a supportive community makes all the difference. Family Promise of Cobb County stands committed to that community and to every child’s start at school.

Let us celebrate today’s fresh start and keep working together to uplift families in every season.