“When we talk about chronic absenteeism, students aren’t coming to school because they don’t have clean clothing,” said Noel Grigsby, associate manager of social justice and football development with the Los Angeles Rams.

So the Rams and Pacsun will donate $2 million worth of clothing to under-resourced schools in LA County through their “Geared for Greatness” initiative. They also are launching “Loads of Love” along with nonprofit Think Watts Foundation, donating a washer and dryer to 20 under-resourced schools.

“You may think that bringing a washer and dryer to 20 schools across our community may not be a big thing, until you realize many kids don’t necessarily have the clothing, and when they have it, they don’t have a place where their parents can wash it,” said Los Angeles United School District superintendent Alberto Carvalho.