Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club director of operations Carlyn Oropez joined California Credit Union vice president of school and community development Gloria Rogers and vice president and regional manager Alex Kirrin in distributing backpacks to children. (photo courtesy of California Credit Union)

California Credit Union recently partnered with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club to make the new school year easier for hundreds of students and their families. The credit union provided 500 backpacks and school supplies to Boys & Girls Club members in Los Angeles as part of an annual back-to-school drive.

The backpacks were donated by California Credit Union, its employees and members during a drive held in July. The credit union also filled the backpacks with school supplies and distributed them to elementary, middle and high school students from the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club.

“Assisting our students and teachers in the important work of learning is a fundamental part of our community commitment. Every student deserves a great start to the school year, and that includes having the tools they need to succeed. We thank our members and employees for so generously joining us in helping ensure the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club kids return to the classroom ready to learn,” California Credit Union CEO Steve O’Connell said.

“We are thrilled to be able to partner with California Credit Union to provide backpacks to children and teens from the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club. This annual backpack drive means the world to us because we know all our kids will start the school year ready and equipped to succeed!,” said Carlyn Oropez, director of operations for the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club. “This year with costs of everyday products going up, many families will have to choose between basic needs and school supplies for their kids. Providing backpacks to our kids is more important than ever.”

For information, visit labgc.org.