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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We are very excited to share the poster for our 20th Annual Project Backpack campaign!! It is hot off the press and we couldn’t be happier. Along with the winning image from the art contest, we have included posters from the past 20 years. Thank you to our sponsors and supporting schools. We look forward to continuing our work to help make the lives of unhoused youth just a little bit better.
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Meet Loueza, the talented artist who won the contest for this year’s poster! PBP presented her with a cheque for her accomplishment and we had the pleasure of doing this along with the amazing Ms. Mani, an educator at Lord Selkirk. Congrats Loueza and we wish you all the best in the future!!
Keep an eye out for our new poster showcasing Loueza’s artwork.
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Project Backpack extends a huge thank you to Cecil, a local animation artist, who contributed to our earlier art contest.
Cecil was presented with a PBP water bottle for her support of our mission & for her talent!
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Project Backpack dropped off 30 backpacks to the Global Nomads at Mulgrave School yesterday. They will be gathering items over the next couple of weeks and filling the packs with items for unhoused youth. Thank you Nomads for your support again this year!
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Project Backpack was thrilled to be part of the Inaugural Service Fair at West Point Grey Academy yesterday afternoon. Congratulations to them for putting on such a successful, and very well organized, event. We look forward to our initiative at WPGA in the Spring and thank all the amazing students and staff for their 20 years of support!
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Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and giving thanks to all those involved in Project Backpack.
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