These SF teens built a school supplies pipeline for low-income families [SF Gate]

Nguyen says it was a constant struggle growing up debating whether to prioritize buying school supplies or food. A struggle she didn’t want to fall on other low-income families (especially during a pandemic), which is why she decided to do something about it.

Nguyen, along with her friend Susanna Lau (also 17, and an incoming senior at GWHS), launched SupplyHopeInfo on May 19. Using a free website builder and a lot of grassroots efforts, the pair has spearheaded a fundraising effort that has brought in $4,000 and provided school supplies to more than 100 low-income families. Read their story via SF Gate.