Donate Backpacks For Students At North Island Credit Union​ In La Mesa

LA MESA, CA — North Island Credit Union has launched a school backpack drive for San Diego area elementary and middle school students in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.

Through July 23, community members can donate and drop off school backpacks to any branch in San Diego County, including the La Mesa location. Donated backpacks should be new and appropriate for elementary and middle school students.

North Island Credit Union will fill all donated backpacks with school supplies, according to the credit union. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego will distribute the stuffed backpacks to kids the organization serves in time for the new school year.

"We're asking our community to join with us in helping every student start the school year ready to learn and thrive," said North Island Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell.

"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. Every backpack brought to one of our branches will be filled with school supplies and given to local students so they can begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed."

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego serves kids ages 5-18 at 20 community-based sites across the county. The organization offers youth programs and guidance in a safe, affordable and fun environment.

Backpacks can be dropped off at any of the 10 North Island Credit Union branches in the county:

• Chula Vista: 45 N. Broadway, Chula Vista
• Eastlake: 884 Eastlake Parkway, Suite 1615, Chula Vista
• El Cajon: 301 N. Magnolia, Suite 102, El Cajon
• Imperial Beach: 1101 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach
• Kearny Mesa: 9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite A, San Diego
• La Mesa: 7968 El Cajon Blvd. La Mesa
• Mira Mesa: 9420 Mira Mesa Blvd. San Diego
• North Island Naval Air Station: Naval Air Base Saufley St., Building 318, San Diego
• San Diego: 2550 5th Ave., Suite 100, San Diego
• Scripps-Poway: 10549 Scripps Poway Parkway, Suite A, San Diego