Bay City nonprofit Diane’s Hope handed out 200 free backpacks stuffed with school supplies during its annual Back-to-School event recently at New Horizon Baptist Church. Kids also enjoyed a giant water slide while families connected with local support. Founded in ’20 by Diane Robinson, the group started with food drives during the pandemic and has grown into a year-round mission helping families, veterans, and people with disabilities. The giveaway eases the cost of school prep, ensuring local students start the year ready and supported