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Backpack Project Essentials

We are so excited to introduce our 2026-2027 Backpack Project Staff! These talented individuals are ready to make a difference and we can’t wait for what the next year has in store for us! #volunteering#staff#goodwill#donations#community

We have had some time to reflect on the impact of Homeless Heroes Day 2025, and are completely blown away by the events success. Thanks to our volunteers and corporate sponsors, we packed over 1500 backpacks for veterans experiencing homelessness in the Atlanta area. 🎒 None of this would have been possible without all of the hard work and dedication from everyone who attended, and the countless hours spent planning and preparing from our team. Thank you to everyone who participated and we cannot wait for next year! #endhomelessness #hhd #homelessheroesday #thebackpackproject

Our 2026 Chapter Charleston Retreat was an incredible trip! Thank you to Durham, Charleston, and Atlanta for coming and helping make 50 sandwiches and hand out over 100 backpacks to One80 Place. Excited for what’s to come and to continue to collaborate with all our chapters!

What an incredible experience it was partnering with Global Payments for a corporate packing inside Truist Park. Here’s a closer look at our partnership with Global Payments, and the 200 backpacks we packed! #thebackpackproject #endhomelessness #corporatepacking

Calling all companies! We are looking for corporate sponsors for our 2026 Homeless Heroes Day! This past year we were able to distribute over 1500 backpacks in the Metro Atlanta area to various shelters. Volunteers were not only able to pack the backpacks, but also see their impact in real time by going to the shelters to drop off the donations. Please contact ceo@thebackpackproject.ngo if your company is interested in this incredible opportunity! #volunteering#helping#community#donations#backpack

Want to make a tangible, lasting impact in Athens while building real-world leadership experience? 🎒✨ Applications for The Backpack Project Fall 2026 Staff are officially OPEN! At TBP, being a staff member is more than just volunteering—it’s an opportunity to take true ownership of meaningful projects, lead our community outreach, and directly serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We are currently hiring student leaders across: 🔹 Operations 🔹 Marketing 🔹 Chapter Management 🔹 Supply Chain Management No extensive prior experience required—just passion, initiative, and a drive to learn and lead! (Open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors). 🗓 Deadline: Sunday, September 13th at 11:59 PM 📍Use this link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnuKB3xo0YuzdPlGOTfQPTFOBE1Yu3Tfi6vx6Ed5pmV_aEsw/viewform Have questions? Send us a DM or reach out to maryjschmidt2@gmail.com! — #TheBackpackProject #UGA #AthensGA #CommunityImpact #StudentLeadership

It’s Giving Tuesday! Click the link in our bio or visit our website to make a donation to The Backpack Project. #thebackpackproject #endhomelessness #givingtuesday

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