Hey Friend of For the Need,

What a whirlwind of a month it’s been!

🐊🦎 Animal Day was a hit! 🐊🦎

Our most recent and largest Bow & Arrow event yet (WOW!), was filled with laughter, connection, and some truly unforgettable moments. Thank you to all the volunteers who took the time to come out and join the kids in action. Seeing you together really warms our hearts. 

We even had a special break-out session just for parents, which was a hit! And we successfully signed up 18 kids for summer camp, more than any other year combined!!!

Big thanks to Red’s BBQ for filling up everyone’s tummies. We truly appreciate the support! 🙌

But the real stars of the event? Our incredible sponsor WM and partner Jarrod of Retic Relic who brought along a bunch of reptiles for the kids to meet. It was an experience they won’t soon forget.

And get this—Jarrod did it all for free, driven by his own tough past and a desire to give back. That’s the true spirit of For The Need—building a community of support and generosity.

Read more about this event at THE SIMI VALLEY ACORN, our local newspaper! 

⛺ Help us launch our Arrows off to summer camp! 🦋

Now, we’re gearing up for our upcoming camp, and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s a chance for our Arrows to leave their worries behind, forget about the struggles of home, and live a true adventure at either Christian Youth Camp, Christian Teen Camp, or Camp Bob Waldorf!

They’ll have days filled with fun activities like swimming, horseback riding, and rock climbing and live their kid years with pure joy and freedom. 

We’re committed to making this experience a reality for the 18 kids who’ve already registered for the summer camp, but we need your help to get them there.

With your sponsorship of $600 per child, you can cover everything from transportation to food to lodging. And if that’s a bit steep, no worries!

You can always chip in with a $25 donation for a sleeping bag or a $50 care package.

If you’re curious about life at the Camp and the memories that these underprivileged kids get to bring back, check out this video from Camp Bob Waldorf:

🌱 We are growing! 🌱

In other exciting news, our For The Need family keeps growing! Thanks to the referrals of our existing families and volunteers, we’ve welcomed even more amazing smiles into our community. Plus, we’re thrilled to announce that two more of our former participants, Sollas and Soleste, are now volunteering with us, marking their official Crossbow era. It’s proof that our programs are making a real difference.

Before we wrap up, let’s give a huge shoutout to Darin. He’s been a true champion behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the operational and data end, helping optimize our operations and get us ready for scaling so we can reach even more kids.

So, what do you say? Ready to help us make 20 dreams come true? 

Thank you,
Allie Spaccarelli

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