Back-to-School Bash 2022

Our annual Back-to-School family fun event was a blast! More than 200 individuals - including 51 Imagine LA families - came out to Liberty Baptist Church for a day of fun and sun. Check out this fun video!

Back-to-School Bash 2020 Video

Special thanks to Board Member Pastor Terry Brown and his wife Karen for donating the incredible venue, and superstar volunteers from Liberty Baptist Church, Heavenly Vision Church, and City National Bank! This event was made possible thanks to the generous financial support of LA Care, Singer Burke, City National Bank, and Heavenly Vision Church.

Families and youth enjoyed an array of activities:

Giveaway items and care packages, including:
- Brand new backpacks and school supplies for all youth, thanks to NGA Hancock Park, Valley Beth Shalom, and the Assistance League of LA’s Operation School Bell
- School uniforms, generously provided by NGA Hancock Park
- Children’s books, donated and distributed by long-time supporters Jeff & Kristen Jaeger and their daughters
- Custom rings by JoJo Rings
Live arts and painting experience, hosted by Patricia’s Art
Back-to-school haircuts by Deidra Chattams and TBSArtistry
Face painting by Eye Heart Arts and Lucky Rose
Drum circle, by Drumming For Your Life
Raffle of beautiful blankets, with retail value of $130 each, from sackcloth & ashes
Motivational speakers: Board Members Teddy Kapur and Pastor Terry Brown, President & CEO Jill Bauman, former NFL Falcon Drew Davis, and Imagine LA Youth Ambassador Kawika Smith
Game center with family fun games
Bouncy house — always a hit with the little ones!
Utilities cost-saving resources by Southern California Edison
Delicious burgers and hots dogs catered by Food Fiesta Carts, yummy shaved ice by Brian’s Shaved Ice, and special back-to-school cupcakes by For Goodness Cakes