Testimonials
Or...Why
Project Backpack is so great
Have you seen us on Channel 5? How about Fox Files? Did you read about us in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch? In the St. Louis Jewish Light?
Our Recipients Write...
...Project Backpack is a wonderful program that fills a need not normally addressed in these terrible situations. Knowing someone cares makes a difference in their lives. We appreciate the time, effort and dedication to organize and distribute the backpacks...
- Chief of Police, City of Woodson Terrace
...Thank you! The shirt I can use for a gown or a school shirt. The bear I can sleep with...
- Female Backpack Recipient
...Thanks for the cool stuff you got me like the pens and pencils. I like the bookbag you gave me. I needed it bad. I bet the things you give people help them a lot and make their lives better...
- Male Backpack Recipient
From Department of Social Service Case Workers...
...Thank you on behalf of L., a young lady who recently came into DSF custody. L. did not have any clothing or personal items with her. She was excited to get her backpack and go through all her new stuff. I know that getting this gift made her transition to a foster home much easier.
...Project Backpack is a much-needed organization. Not only does it give the children necessities, but also something dignified to carry their things in. So often they have to carry their belongings in a garbage bag or grocery bag.
...He was melancholy and listless. When I pulled out the soft stuffed ball...he began to show some expression and his little brown eyes lit up.
How We've Grown
1999 - October - December
Total Donation: 60 Backpacks
2000 - Working in a Basement Corner
serving
University City Police Dept.
St. Louis City Police Dept.
Overland Police Dept.
Maryland Heights Police Dept.
St. Louis Division of Family Services
Richmond Heights Police Dept.
St. Louis County Health Dept.
Victims Service St. Louis Police
Normandy Police Dept.
Northwoods Police Dept.
Total Donations: 175 Backpacks
2001 - In Our New Warehouse Courtesy
of Boys Hope Girls Hope
Expanded services to
Evangelical Children's Home
Hazelwood Police Dept.
Division of Family Services St. Charles
St. Peters Police Dept.
Bridgeton Police Dept.
Florissant Police Dept.
Women's Center St. Charles
St. Martha's Hall
Kathy J. Weinman Shelter
Division of Family Services St. Louis County
Total Donations: More than 620 Backpacks
2002 - Services Expanded to
COPA
Domestic Violence Intervention Partnership
Woodson Terrace Police Dept.
Total Donations: 1500 Backpacks
2003 - 2008 - Services
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Total Donations: More than 300 Backpacks Each Month
The need is great! We need your help!
Groups Who Have
Packed Backpacks at Project Backpack
(Partial List)
St. Louis Council of NA'AMAT USA - Various Chapters