We are almost there in reaching are goal of 1000 backpacks for next years backpack project. We are only 200 backpacks away from funding our goal of 1000 backpacks for 2014. This support goes to fund the Backpack Project that provides one week of academic reinforcement for children living in poverty and then a backpack with all the supplies and […]
Watch highlights from the Backpack Project from 2013!
When we usually think about running the first thought that usually comes to mind is running for exercise or perhaps even running for safety. However, in September both Rob Rivers and Julio Goicochea have been running to make a positive difference through supporting Umbrella Initiative’s Backpack Project. Both of them recently ran half marathons and through their fleet feet and […]