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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Project Backpack met with a great group of students at Ridgeway Elementary School today. They are heading up the Project Backpack initiative for the school this year. They were all familiar with PBP but this is their first year as leaders. We left them with 20 backpacks and posters and they will brainstorm next week on how best to run their campaign. John from Directions Youth Services chatted with them about how their donations help youth!
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Another Webinar at WPGA this week for Grades 10-12 with the wonderful Mr. Hatt. For the next two weeks the school will be collecting items for unhoused youth and they are hoping to fill 67 packs. Good luck and have a great weekend! 🐇
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Yesterday we were at Southridge picking up even more items from there PBP initiative! Given the miserable day yesterday we took them straight to Directions to help make life a little better for youth on the streets.
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Mr. Hatt you are amazing!! And so is WPGA!
We joined a Webinar today with the Grade 8 and 9 students who will be kicking off their Project Backpack campaign next week. 20 years of partnership and 20 years of helping at- risk youth. Thank you!
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Another year and another amazing Project Backpack initiative at Southridge Senior School. Yesterday we collected 57 backpacks, some extra bags of items, and over $1300 in gift cards! The packs were loaded into the Directions Youth Services van and delivered to their site in downtown Vancouver. Youth to youth is a win-win for both those receiving AND those giving. Thank you Southridge!!
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