Backpack Blog
The Backpack Project in the News!
It’s a Saturday morning in Chicago, and 13-year-old Ryan Gustis is listening to stories of despair and hope from a handful of homeless people he has just met. “There was one woman that was telling us …
$1,000 Donation from the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club
The Backpack Project received a $1000 donation from the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club on September 23, 2020. Their generous donation will help us to continue to pack …
Bombas Partnership
The Backpack Project is excited to announce a partnership with Bombas, a company committed to “bee better” by helping people in need. For every pair of Bombas socks purchased, the company donates one pair of socks to people in need. They have expanded to include the same commitment with other clothing items, such as t-shirts, as their company has grown. As Bombas grew, they …
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