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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All of us at Project Backpack and HELP Youth Canada wish you Happy Holidays. 🎄 We hope you can find stillness when the world feels busy and light when it feels dim.
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Our first year with Blueridge Elementary School and what a great success for their first Project Backpack campaign! The school and community came together to generously fill 37 packs and collect $30 in gift cards. Thank you to Ms. Breg and her class for leading the charge. We look forward to working together again next year.
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A beautiful sunny day to pick up backpacks from Mrs. Owen’s class at Queensbury Elementary School. What great community support as the school filled 35 packs and 2 bins with everything from art pencils to toiletries to non-perishable food items. Thank you. A wonderful donation for Directions Youth Services!
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The Project Backpack Club at West Van Secondary baked and bought goodies to sell at the school and raised over $300! They used the money to buy items for unhoused youth and yesterday they filled backpacks that were dropped off to Directions Youth Services. This is our second year working together and we look forward to seeing them again in the New Year!! Happy Holidays.
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The Global Nomads from Mulgrave School, along with their educator Mr Wilson, delivered 37 backpacks to the Hollyburn Family Services Youth house yesterday. They gathered items from their school campaign and raised funds to shop for additional items to fill the packs. A great way to help youth in need and very much appreciated. Thanks again!
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Today is #GivingTuesday, a chance to show your support for charities and non-profits through a global generosity movement that empowers communities and people.
We are raising funds for Project Backpack and the H.E.L.P. Bursary Fund to continue our work to help un-housed and at-risk youth. Please join us in our efforts by donating and making a real difference in the lives of these youth.
Here’s where you can make a donation:
www.projectbackpack.ca
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