School backpack drive launched by California Credit Union in Glendale

In a partnership with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, California Credit Union has announced they will launch a school backpack drive for local elementary and middle school students. 

"We're asking our community to join with us in helping every student start the school year ready to learn and thrive," California Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell said."Many families in our community are challenged to provide new back-to-school backpacks, and together we can make a difference in a child's life and academic success." 

The Glendale-based credit union invites community members to drop off a school backpack to any branch in Los Angeles and Orange counties through the end of July.

Donated backpacks should be new and appropriate for elementary/middle school students. 

The credit union will fill all donated backpacks with essential school supplies for distribution to students in need through the Boys and Girls Club in time for the fall school year.