Jessica Candela; College of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Social Work; Butte County;
![The coloring station at the Back-To-School Connect Event at Chico Junior High School added to the family-friendly atmosphere.](https://today.csuchico.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170808_ConnectEvent_019-768x513.jpg )
Alums Drive Event Providing Resources to K-12 Homeless Students
Earlier this month, the Butte County Office of Education held its inaugural Back-to-School Connect, where underserved families were invited to get free school resources for their children, like clothes, shoes, and backpacks, as well as snacks and even haircuts.