Chapters

Students packing and delivering in their own cities.

Each chapter is a group of college students who run local backpack distributions with support from the national team.

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Chapter members in green Backpack Project polos stand together outside.

Active chapters

Starting soon

New chapters in the works. Want to bring The Backpack Project to your campus?

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What a new chapter needs.

Do three of these four, and become an official student organization at your school.

  1. Form a board

    A 3 to 5 person executive board, such as a President, Chief of Staff, and Director of Partnerships.

  2. Find a community partner

    A shelter, soup kitchen, or other group that serves people experiencing homelessness in your city.

  3. Raise $250

    We share a guide to school grants and first fundraisers.

  4. Volunteer together

    Your board volunteers once with a potential partner.

What national gives your chapter

Legal and tax help, insurance, accounting, the TBP name, training and fundraising materials, monthly check-ins, and funding to cover what your chapter cannot raise.

Tell us about your school

$25 fills one backpack with essentials.

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