- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
4 people are interested
Backpack Challenge Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Valley Youth House
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
4 people are interested
The Backpack Challenge is a collection drive held each August to support foster care youth in Philadelphia. Backpacks, school supplies and funding are collected across the five county Greater Philadelphia area and beyond, and volunteers are sought to help sort & count the items at the conclusion of the collection drive.
Over the last two years, the number of collection site partners more than doubled, 5,173 backpacks were collected, and over $36,000 was raised. Our goal is to collect 5,800 backpacks this year and stuff as many as possible with school supplies.
32 More opportunities with Valley Youth House
Opportunities
About Valley Youth House
Location:
1500 Sansom Street, Suite 300A, Philadelphia, PA 19102, US
Mission Statement
Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence.
Description
We began in 1973 as a single shelter in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Valley Youth House was open day and night, ensuring that vulnerable, abused and homeless young people in the community had access to shelter and counseling. Even then, we represented more than just a roof and beds; we were an organization committed to building a solid foundation for every individual who came through our doors.
That same dedication still drives us today, as we have grown from that first house in the Valley to over 100 residential sites throughout Pennsylvania. Though our reach and programming has vastly expanded, our mission remains the same. We educate, empower and strengthen the lives of children, youth and families, and build skills that foster growth and independence.
For over forty years, we have been proud to be there for two generations. We stand ready to be there for the next generation as well. Our doors remain open - we just have more of them now.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Achieving Independence Center1415 North Broad StreetSuite 100Philadelphia, PA 19122
DATE POSTED
June 23, 2015
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Organization
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1 hour or more during the 9am to 5pm time frame.