who is this helping?
SOLANA BEACH BACKPACKS FOR KIDS
Solana Beach Backpacks for Kids Inc. believes that no child in Solana Beach School District should go hungry or should have food insecurities, especially on weekends when kids do not have access to school-sponsored breakfasts, snacks and lunches. Solana Beach Backpacks for Kids helps bridge the gap between Friday lunch and Monday breakfast for public school children by providing backpacks filled with easy to prepare, non-perishable food and snacks each week ensuring that every child can eat on the weekends.”
*SB Backpack For Kids will accept USED KIDS backpacks in good condition.
SO FAR WE HAVE SUPPLIED 50 BACKPACKS TO THIS ORGANIZATION
FATHER JOES VILLAGES
The Therapeautic Childcare Center helps vulnerable kids and their families through child development, behavioral health, family literacy, after school, parenting and mentorship programs.
*FJV will accept only NEW backpacks.
SO FAR WE HAVE SUPPLIED HUNDREDS OF NEW BACKPACKS
EMILIO NARES FOUNDATION
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) helps low-income and underserved families who are caring for a child with cancer or other life-threatening disease.
*The ENF will only accept NEW backpacks
SO FAR WE HAVE SUPPLIED OVER 300 BACKPACKS TO THIS ORGANIZATION
BIRTHLINE OF SAN DIEGO
Birthline of San Diego has supported pregnant women and vulnerable families with young children for over 40 years.
*Birthline of San Diego will accept USED KIDS AND ADULT backpacks.
SO FAR WE HAVE SUPPLIED HUNDREDS OF BACKPACKS TO THIS ORGANIZATION
Nativity Prep Academy
Nativity Prep Academy is a private-independent, all-scholarship Catholic middle school and college access program for young men and women from historically under-resourced communities who represent the first generation of their family to graduate from college. Eleven years of support empower our students to excel through high school, college, and beyond, becoming role models and leaders in their communities. Nativity Prep students are 5x more likely to graduate from college than other historically underserved students. Our Purpose is to break the cycle of generational poverty by developing our students’ and their family’s ability to live a life of opportunity, choice, and service. Our students will be productive, faith-filled, and fulfilled members of society who understand the importance of giving back.
SO FAR WE HAVE SUPPLIED 70 BACKPACKS TO THIS SCHOOL
ALPHA PROJECT
Founded in 1986 as a simple project offering work opportunities for homeless men, today Alpha Project operates numerous programs serving over 4,000 people daily. The agency has created over 600 units of affordable rental housing projects and has sponsored home ownership programs. Recognized nationally by President George Bush as the country’s 185th Point of Light, Alpha Project empowers its clients to take personal responsibility for solving problems.
International rescue committee
The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC collaborates closely with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to support refugees, asylum-seekers, and other immigrants in San Diego, as they work to rebuild their lives.