Created for us by Ryan Kenny, a Whistler based videographer. Now in its 16th year, Project Backpack is a community-service campaign whose mission is to help the hundreds of homeless youth in Vancouver. It offers a way for students to help those less fortunate by stuffing donated backpacks with essential living items which are then…

H.E.L.P. Youth Update – By the numbers HELP/Project Backpack continues to grow thanks to the continued support from our generous supporters To date, we have assisted 21 at-risk youth fulfill their dreams of pursuing an education at the following schools: UBC, BCIT, Langara College, Vancouver Community College, Douglas College, Vancouver School of Bodywork & Massage,…

Despite the COVID pandemic, H.E.L.P. for Youth Canada Society & Project Backpack/PBP continued to do important work for those most in need: Vancouver’s homeless & at-risk youth. And while all of us were encouraged to ‘stay home’ during the pandemic, how does a homeless youth stay home?   This question inspired empathy, creativity & hard…