Past Events & Gallery

Our Community Work, Over Time

2017 — Where the work began

The first annual BBQ and backpack giveaway took place August 19 at Shields-Reid Community Center, in partnership with Richmond Ceasefire. KRON 4 coverage highlighted the early school-supply outreach. In December, our family participated in Operation Feed the Homeless in Oakland.

2018 — Families, volunteers and resources

The second annual backpack giveaway brought together school supplies, family resources, volunteers, sponsors, low riders and mobile bike repair. Our Instagram recap preserves the effort; an exact event date remains to be confirmed.

2019 — The third annual backpack giveaway

On September 22 at Shields-Reid, Change for FiveHundred worked with Ya-NEEMA Healing Circle & Supportive Services. Richmond Confidential reported approximately 120 backpacks with supplies, alongside food, games, storytelling, a bike rodeo and resource information.

2020 — Adapting community support

A drive-through giveaway was announced for September 19 at Shields-Reid, with supplies, books, food, drinks and raffles. We shared our Nick Cannon Mornings Power Players Club recognition on Instagram in January 2020; that is the post date, rather than a confirmed broadcast date.

2021 — Serving families during COVID-19

On January 9, Change for FiveHundred and Ya-NEEMA organized the Fourth Annual Drive-Through Backpack Giveaway at Shields-Reid Community Center. The event announcement listed backpacks, school supplies, face masks and COVID safety items. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter, and Chevron were credited as sponsors.

2022–2024 — Continuing the outreach

Our archive documents backpack and school-supply appeals, with a goal of supporting 500 students, and plans for youth mentoring. Fundraising targets are goals, rather than verified distribution totals or completed mentoring cohorts.

2025 — Three community events

August 2: Backpack outreach at the Buy Back the Jets / Las Deltas housing fair and block party in North Richmond, independently covered by The Contra Costa Pulse.

August 22: Backpack and school-supply giveaway at Shields-Reid for WCCUSD students, with backpack support credited to Praise Fellowship Bible Church.

August 30: Backpack giveaway with Fresh Image Boutique in Antioch, documented in our event recap.

2026 — Building the next chapter

Our Roosevelt Student-Athlete Strength & Wellness Center initiative in Oakland is in development with Athletic Director Jason Brown. Our first annual Holiday Toy Giveaway is planned for December 19, 11 AM–4 PM, in partnership with Shields-Reid Community Center. These are current projects, separate from completed events.

See the moments behind the timeline

Visit Media: Photos & Videos for 12 original Instagram stories, including Nick Cannon Mornings, KRON 4, Budget Our Values, event recaps and family service. Community Impact & Media includes original news coverage. Historical supporters are credited for the specific events they supported.