Project Backpack(“PBP”) is a subsidiary of H.E.L.P. for Youth Canada Society. It is a community-based campaign that facilitates the hands-on charitable efforts of local schools, clubs, small and large companies who want to make a difference in the lives of Vancouver’s unhoused youth.
PBP offers a simple & low cost way to show empathy towards these vulnerable youth.
PBP donates the backpacks, then donors fill them with items that help street youth survive. These packs are delivered to various youth agencies in Vancouver for distribution.
The program is ideal for community-service campaigns in schools & seasonal-giving campaigns for companies.
Anyone can participate and every little bit helps. To date we’ve had participation from students, small and large corporations, clubs and individuals.
Would you or your school like to join in? Download our Starter Kit here.
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Our last school pick up this morning! A small group of students at Ridgeway Elementary School did an end of the year donation to PBP. Every little bit helps youth on the streets. Thank you.
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Another year of partnership with the student lead VanCare Club at Sir Winston Churchill School in Vancouver. We picked up 30 packs today and wish this group of dynamic young women all the best in their future as they move on to the next stage in their lives. Thank you and good luck!
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How uplifting it was this afternoon to listen to the leaders of this year’s PBP campaign at Highlands Elementary School. They worked as a team to speak to other classes, brainstorm ideas for collection, make school announcements and organize the packing of 30 backpacks. When asked what they liked most about the campaign they said helping others. Thank you for the continued support of Highlands and Ms. Johnson. The packs, a large bin of toiletries and $280 in gift cards went immediately to Directions Youth Services. 😊
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Project Backpack picked up 27 full packs, a bag of dental supplies and $125 in gift cards this afternoon from Ecole Cleveland Elementary School in North Vancouver. Thank you to this great class of students and Mme. Powers for another year of support for at- risk and unhoused youth!
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THANK YOU Lord Selkirk School for your 8th year of support for Project Backpack!!
A huge shout out to the Educators who give so much of themselves to both their students and to the greater community. To the students for their compassion and commitment. To the community for their very generous spirit and support . 50 backpacks, two huge bins full of toiletries and supplies, and $760 in gift cards ($500 of which came from one family!) were dropped off to Directions youth Services on a busy afternoon in Vancouver.
We saw firsthand that the need is greater than ever.
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Thank you to this select group of students at West Van Secondary. This is their second PBP campaign this school year! As part of their community service they hold fundraisers and then buy items to fill backpacks for at- risk youth. Youth helping youth. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
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