Fort Yuma Rotary hosts back to school shopping event at JCPenney

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Over the weekend, community spirit was on full display as Fort Yuma Rotary partnered with JCPenney for their annual initiative, "Shop with a Child: Dressing Our Future for Tomorrow."

Together, they outfitted 56 local children with $200 each in school clothes, shoes, essentials and even fresh haircuts.

Allo Fiber not only sponsored the haircuts, but their team shopped side-by-side with the kids during the event.

Thanks to additional sponsors, the organization said they were able to support 30 more children, kids who otherwise may not have received this helping hand.

In addition, the Yuma Police Department made a surprise appearance during the event, bringing smiles, stickers, and a sense of joy and safety to everyone involved.

Organizers say it was a day filled with gratitude, love and hope. A powerful reminder to these children that their community believes in them.