The Coachella Valley Unified School District Friday will receive 700 backpacks from the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians full of supplies for elementary school students.
“These 700 backpacks from the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians are more than just supplies; they exemplify their commitment to our kids,” CVUSD Superintendent Luis Valentino said in a statement. “It’s amazing how much a backpack can mean to a student, and partnerships like this truly make a difference.”
The district will distribute the backpacks on an as needed basis.
Two other donations of 300 filled backpacks will be given Monday afternoon to Palm Vista Elementary School and to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, both in Twentynine Palms, officials said.
“Helping our community’s kids get a great start to a new school year is near and dear to the Tribe,” Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Chairman Darrell Mike said in a statement. “We are committed to helping students by providing them with the tools they need to succeed throughout the school year.”