One hundred students from Cleveland Elementary School are starting the school year with new clothes, backpacks and school supplies, thanks to a community partnership between Kiwanis of Santa Barbara, Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise, Unity Shoppe, and Old Navy Santa Barbara.
The students, selected by Cleveland Elementary based on need, each received a $100 gift card funded by Kiwanis of Santa Barbara, Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise, and a grant from Rotary District 5240.
Old Navy, which opened two hours early for private shopping, contributed an additional $40 per student, so each child could select a variety of back-to-school essentials…