Wow things are moving very fast! I have spent this past week gathering all my paperwork for Mrs. America. I sent my packet off to them on Friday!! All the reservations have been arranged. Now I am working on packing! Two weeks requires quite a bit of clothes to bring.
Last night our Band DNR played a benefit concert for Homeless Backpacks. It was very fun and they raised over 1,800 for this wonderful organization. Here is a little more information about them:
MISSION STATEMENT:
To end homelessness one face at a time
VISION:
To end homelessness through compassion, action and heartfelt caring.
GOALS:
- To support all hungry and at risk children, providing them with supplies and support, allowing
them to focus on their education.
- To raise public awareness of homeless children, families and individuals.
- To support graduating students as they transition from student life.
- To partner and interact with community and agencies by bridging existing gaps in community
resources.
- Enroll the community in ownership of homeless issues.
- Collect and distribute survival items to the homeless.
- Provide resources to homeless families.
- To develop housing opportunities for the homeless.
WHO WE ARE
Homeless Backpacks, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 corporation dedicated to ending homelessness, primarily by supporting at risk children, providing them with food and supplies, allowing them to focus on their education.
We currently provide food and support to nearly one hundred school children in Thurston County. We are comprised of a six member all-volunteer board of directors and many community volunteers.
100% of your tax deductible contributions goes directly to help the homeless in our community. We partner with our local government, the school system, other non-profit organizations, our faith based community and the private sector to secure the survival needs these children so deserve.
Homeless Backpacks
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