BackPack Give Back Program
The “Backpack Give Back” program is a Community Sharing Program with outreach of the hope of Christ to our local homeless population.
How you can help
Volunteer
Collecting BackPacks
Get Involved, don't leave it to others!
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Volunteering is easy-
Collect backpacks in your child's class, ask the teacher to help, see if other teachers will help, when you have collected, email us at:
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Collect backpacks at your church, ask your pastor to make an announcement, or put in the bulletin or on the website or facebook
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Collect backpacks in your neighborhood
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when you have collected, email us at:
email us at : terri@praisefest.us
Collect items for the BackPacks, donate
Post in your facebook or instagram
Some of the items needed:
Bibles - Deodorant - Hand Sanitizer - Soap - Fruit/Granola/Breakfast/Protein Bars - Vienna Sausage Cans - Beef Jerky Can goods-ready to heat/heat and serve (pop tops if possible) – Peanuts - Peanut Butter Crackers – Jello Packs/Pudding Packs - Juice Boxes - New Socks - New underwear/panties - New T-shirts – Sunscreen - Hygiene Wipes - Chap Stick - Feminine Hygiene Products - Baby items/wipes/diapers/formula etc. - Zip Locks - Matches – Hats - Small Blankets - $5 Gift cards to Subway/McDonald’s - Mints/Gum - Hard Candy – Toothpaste - Tooth Brushes Combs - Small Brushes - Fingernail Clippers – Shampoo/Conditioners - Water bottles
Personal Notes of Encouragement
Donations
If you would like to help, we are providing a list of some of the needs that will fill these backpacks. You can put the donated items in the backpack, or in a bag, and put it in the bins.
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Click Here to donate:
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You can also donate, by texting: BackPack to 406-302-5086.
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All funds will be used to fill backpacks and administrate providing to the homeless and their needs.