Free Backpack Giveaway Eases School Costs for Oregon Families

Penquis’ ‘We’ve Got Your Back’ school supply drive

BANGOR — Penquis is launching its annual “We’ve Got Your Back” school supply drive, inviting community members to donate new backpacks, school supplies or funds to help 1,200 children begin the school year with confidence. “We’ve Got Your Back” is a partnership between Penquis and Blueberry Broadcasting, proudly sponsored by Katahdin Trust and Bangor International […]

Free backpack giveaway returns to Verizon stores for 14th year

More that 1,200 authorized Verizon retailers across the country participated in the 14th annual "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" to ease the financial burden on families ahead of the new school

Free backpack giveaway eases school costs for Oregon families

Families in Oregon communities received free backpacks through Verizon retailer Round Room LLC’s nationwide “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway,” aimed at helping offset rising school-supply costs.

Back to school backpack giveaway in Augusta

Augusta, Ga (WJBF) - Verizon authorized retailer Round Room gave out free backpacks to families across their three locations in the CSRA. The Augusta location also had horses for people to take pictures with and food for the people there. The giveaway can help ease financial burdens and parents were grateful for the event. The [...]

Verizon gives away over $3M worth of backpacks

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) -- A cell phone company is hoping to help take the stress off families heading back to school. Nationwide, Verizon gave out over $3,000,000 worth of backpacks on Sunday. At the Owensboro location, they gave out over 50. Families could go to their nearest location to pick up one of the bags. [...]

Johnston County Youth Explosion To Host 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway

Free Backpacks, Haircuts And More Offered At Annual Clayton Event CLAYTON, N.C. — Students and families are invited to a free community back-to-school event that will provide backpacks, haircuts, hair braiding, food and other resources to help children prepare for the upcoming school year. The Johnston County Community Back to School Youth Explosion Committee will […]