This year comes on the heels of a crazy year that saw an increase in homelessness.
We are proud to honor The Backpack Project as an Special Guest of the Kindness Gala.
FROM FACEBOOK PAGE [abridged]
The backpack project:
The backpack project was inspired Ryan who, at the age of 10 years old, could see & recognize the homeless problem in our hometown city of Chicago. He thought of a way to help by packing a backpack full of necessities to give to someone in need. He started with 10 backpacks and it inspired family & friends to donate to him in order to pack many more!
When Ryan hands out backpacks with the help of family it is important to him that he introduces himself and takes the time to talk that person that’s currently down on their luck. Spreading kindness as well as supplies is important!
One 10 year old boy wants to help everyone but there are only so many hours in a day so I am reaching out to you for help.
If each person who sees this packs one backpack and delivers it to one person in need think of the impact we could make!
So pack a backpack, deliver it with kindness & respect, and then share your story here to help inspire others!
