Backpack to School
Empowering staff. Equipping students. Strengthening communities.
Since 2008, the Backpack to School program has provided essential support to families of K-6 children employed in senior care communities. This program has distributed over 25,000+ backpacks fully packed with supplies, across 14+ states, with the support of 100+ senior care campuses and business collaborators.
Our mission is simple: to alleviate the financial strain of school shopping each year. “We really appreciate the way the program supports our employees and their families,” said one facility administrator.
We work with Albertina Kerr, (previously Exceed Enterprise), to contribute to meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This collaboration reinforces our belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive.
In 2024, over 30+ senior care communities hosted Backpack to School parties that allowed seniors to personally pass the packs off to the students attending. These community celebrations create intergenerational connections, providing purposeful enrichment opportunities for aging adults, children, and staff.
