For the past 12 months we have been raising funds for the purchase of over 1000 backpacks but that is one part of the work and activities of Umbrella Initiatives through the Backpack Project. Just as critical is the work of the volunteers and volunteer coordinators that work tirelessly within their own organizations and also with the local schools they […]
Come out on, Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 14006 Cove Lane Apt 201, Rockville, MD to celebrate the Christmas Season with Umbrella. There will be great food, good music and a great opportunity to complete your shopping list with Peruvian handicrafts and support a great cause!
We are almost there! The goal for the Backpack Project 2014 is to provide 1,000 backpacks for 1,000 boys and girls living in poverty in Peru. As the year comes to a close we are very close to reaching the ultimate goal of 1,000 backpacks. However, we still need your support as we are 100 backpacks away from reaching the […]