Operation Backpack
Operation Backpack® is our initiative to fill in the gap for our region’s most vulnerable children. From July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025 your donations will help provide brand-new backpacks and school supplies to the children from income-constrained families in our housing, health and human services programs across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.
We know that it takes more than supplies for kids and young adults to have the support they need to do well in school. That’s why Operation Backpack® also raises funds to address other barriers to long-term success including academic enrichment opportunities, computers, school uniforms, grocery store gift cards and gas cards. Together, we can help ensure these children achieve success despite their circumstances.
For questions, please contact our Chaplain, Rev. Jules Christian at juchristian@voaches.org.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Organize a back-to-school drive at your company, club, school, or place of worship to support the campaign. Learn more and sign up using the button below.
Your monetary donation will help us provide backpacks, school supplies and additional support to low-income students and their families.
Use our Amazon Wishlist to order and send supplies to:
4601 Presidents Drive
Suite 300
Lanham, MD 20706
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To learn more about Operation Backpack®,
please contact Rev. Jules Christian at juchristian@voaches.org.