Volunteer Wisconsin Recognizes Regina Estrada as Volunteer Rock Star
Nonprofits depend on volunteers to help them reach their mission, but some volunteers just stand out . . . Regina Estrada is one such volunteer. She volunteers for Blessings in
Blessings in a Backpack of Waukesha County to hold annual fundraiser Oct. 13
On Saturday, Oct. 13, Blessings in a Backpack of Waukesha County will host its annual 'Bridge the Gap' fundraiser. According to program director Regina Estrada, the event first took place
Tice Elementary School students get blessings, Vera Bradley backpacks and a day of fun
Every student – about 600 – received Vera Bradley backpacks through Blessings in a Backpack. "Dancing With The Stars" celebrity Witney Carson took part in a back-to-school carnival and handed
It Takes a Village . . .
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]By Hermine Bernstein, program coordinator, Frederick, Md. My journey with Blessings in a Backpack started in the usual way, right time, right place. In November 2013, I was at the dentist
Providing Weekend Food for Students in Need
Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) announces the 40 school districts and more than 175 schools that are recipients of School Breakfast Grants for the 2017-2018 school year, provided through funding
Feeding Frederick: Volunteers pack 10,000 meals for FCPS students in need
Bags of rice and beans coupled with concentrated beef and soup mix would be given to FCPS students to fill the food gap on weekends and other times when school
Downtown Frederick business uses art to raise money for hungry kids
By Ryan Marshall, The Frederick News-Post A downtown Frederick store is using art to raise money to help feed local children. The Muse, at 19 N. Market St.,
EFCO Finishing Delivers Hunger-Free Weekends to Children in Waukesha
EFCO Finishing assisted a community service project in Waukesha County, joining the county’s chapter of Blessings in a Backpack. Terry picked up a total of 6 pallets at Sam’s Club
NBA Star Evan Turner Packs Bags at Adler Elementary in Oregon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photos / Kris Koivisto. Courtesy of nba.com Portland Trail Blazers Star Evan Turner is helping Blessings in a Backpack Feed the Future of Oregon. In March, Turner visited Adler Elementary School