# Yuma back-to-school supply drives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yuma-back-to-school-supply-drives > Updated: 2026-07-28T19:40:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, two separate community initiatives provided back‑to‑school assistance to families in Yuma, Arizona. On July 23, Housing America Corporation organized an in‑person event at the Yuma Palms retail center, distributing school uniforms, supplies and shoes to roughly 50 children. Volunteers helped each child select items tailored to their needs, aiming to reduce families’ financial strain at the start of the school year. Five days later, on July 28, the law firm Karnas Law hosted a drive‑through distribution at its offices. The first 100 arriving students received a $25 gift‑card for school supplies and a backpack supplied through a partnership with Telemundo. Organizers highlighted the safety and efficiency of the drive‑through format and thanked local media and partners for supporting the effort. Together, the events illustrate a broader pattern of local organizations in Yuma coordinating charitable back‑to‑school programs, each using different distribution methods to reach children and ease the cost of school preparations. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-28: Karnas Law backs Yuma students with back‑to‑school supplies Karnas Law organized a Yuma drive‑thru giving 100 students $25 school‑supply gift cards and backpacks via Telemundo, aiming to ease back‑to‑school costs. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karnas-law-backs-yuma-students-with-backtoschool-supplies ### 2026-07-23: Housing America Corp. provides school supplies to 50 Yuma children Housing America Corp. gave about 50 Yuma children school uniforms, supplies and shoes at a Thursday event, easing families' back‑to‑school costs. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/housing-america-corp-provides-school-supplies-to-50-yuma-children --- Cite as: Yuma back-to-school supply drives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yuma-back-to-school-supply-drives