Service Clubs Take More Than 100 Kids School Shopping

Three local service clubs took more than 100 youth from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside back-to-school shopping on Aug. 3. Kiwanis Club of Redlands-Noon, Kiwanis Club of San Bernardino and Redlands Elks Lodge paid for the youth to each get $100 worth of clothes, shoes, socks and other essentials at Kohl’s in Redlands. A service club volunteer was paired with each young person and accompanied them around the store. In addition to the shopping spree, each child and teen got a backpack filled with school supplies. “The organizations that participate this event make sure that our members who need it most are prepared for a successful school year,” said Club senior vice president Mark Davis. “We’re grateful for their service to local kids.” Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside has served the Inland Empire since 1967, and has sites in the communities of Corona, Loma Linda, Mentone, Moreno Valley, Redlands, Rialto, Riverside, San Bernardino and Victorville. Our Clubs serve over 3,000 youth daily in after-school settings, and we offer both winter and summer camps. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. For more information, visit www.BeGreatIE.org