Kiwanis Club to Donate Free Student Backpacks
Last week, the Hayward-Castro Valley Kiwanis Club assembled 60 backpacks that will be offered through two Castro Valley Schools and the Salvation Army to students who find themselves in need of the supplies required to make the most of their education. The backpacks are expected to be delivered next month.
“Especially in these challenging times, children in our community need to be equipped to get the most from the educational opportunities offered by our outstanding school system,” said Kiwanis member Bill Mulgrew.
The Kiwanis Club’s mission is to serve the children of the community, and this tradition of providing backpacks spans more than 20 years. In addition to sponsoring and managing many community service events, the Hayward-Castro Valley Kiwanis Club sponsors and mentors youth leadership at four local high schools: Castro Valley High School, Kipp King High School, Leadership Public School, and Moreau Catholic High School. The Club also has a youth affiliate club—Circle K—at Cal State University, East Bay.
