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The mission of Project Backpack is to show the love of Christ in Garland County by helping relieve the burden single parents or grandparents raising grandchildren experience when they prepare their children to go back to school. Take a look around to see how you can get involved!

08 August 2010 ~ 0 Comments

The 2010 Project Backpack “Big Give”

Once again, Project Backpack made a difference in the lives of almost 1,000 students in Garland County by partnering with many individuals, business & organizations!  On Saturday, August 7th, the doors of River of Life Church opened at 9 am and welcomed single-parent families as well as other families needing assistance to provide them with [...]

02 August 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Registration is Now Full!!!

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With Project Backpack only a few days away, registration is now full.  This is why the online registration is no longer available.  If you need assistance, please come to River of Life this Saturday, August 7, between 9 am – 1 pm to register as a walk-on.  Walk-ons will be given a number in the [...]

16 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Just Kidding Extravaganza

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Help Project Backpack finish strong by joining us for Just Kidding Extravaganza!  On August 1, at 12:30 pm, a special meal will be served to all at River of Life Cafe.  Each person will have the opportunity to order (& pay for!!!) a gourmet, made to order, meal. However, you will be most surprised at [...]

16 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Order Your Project Backpack T-Shirt

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Reserve your 2010 Project Backpack T-Shirt today for $15! Pics will be posted soon!
Sizes available are as follows:
Child S, M, L
Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL (larger sizes may be available)
Send an email to pam.wiles@hsriveroflife.org to reserve your shirt.  Checks can be made to Project Backpack and mailed to the following address (please note [...]

14 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Project Backpack Chik-fil-A Spirit Night!

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Chik-fil-A is partnering with Project Backpack for a Spirit Night on Thursday, July 29.  Come eat at Chik-fil-A between 5:30-7:30 pm & 20% of your order will be donated to Project Backpack.  Click here to print the flyer you need to bring with you.  Please invite your family & friends – Thanks for your support!

13 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

School Supplies

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Project Backpack just placed a big order of backpacks for the Big Give on August 7 – 1,000 backpacks will be given away to 1,000 kids!  Now, we are finishing raising the $ to purchase the supplies for those backpacks.  I can get most supplies at a much cheaper rate, but from time to time, [...]

12 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Fiesta For a Cause!

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Thanks to everyone who came out for the On The Border Fundraiser! We loved visiting with you and appreciate your support of Project Backpack. Here are pictures of just a few of the people that showed up for the event. Thanks again!

10 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

4th of July Experience

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Project Backpack was privileged to be invited to set up a booth at LakePoint’s annual Baptism Bash, which took place at Power Boats on Lake Hamilton. It was awesome to see 63 people publicly profess Jesus Christ in Lake Hamilton through baptism.  We celebrated freedom together with many people who came out to [...]

10 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Stomp Out Hunger

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Stomp Out Hunger is a project in Garland County to feed those in need. According to coordinator Amber Westgate, “One in four kids in Garland County are food insecure at any given time. This is something we have to alleviate, so we work to sponsor local children to put food in [...]

10 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Sonic Community First Value Cards

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Project Backpack is selling Sonic Community First Value Cards for $10 each!  There are over $20 in savings value on each card!  Help us out by purchasing or selling these value cards.  Project Backpack is still needing $3,500 to meet our budget for the Big Give on August 7.  Before that date, school supplies need [...]

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