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BACKPACK

INTERNATIONAL

Serving Students in East Alabama, Guyana, and Beyond.

OUR MISSION

Established in 2016, Backpack International's founder, Oslyn Rodriguez visited her native country Guyana, South America after 14 years, to celebrate her grandfather's 85th birthday.

Her family held an outdoor gathering and invited children from the local village to share in the festivities. About 50 children arrived. As everyone sang songs and enjoyed food and drinks, Oslyn began to look around the village. She didn't see a playground or park. There was no community center or library. Many children were barefooted, and it was not by choice. Others wore tattered clothing. Later that day, Oslyn jotted down a few ideas about what she could do help these children.

HOW WE SERVE

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

We partner with local businesses to distribute meals to families in need in the East Alabama area.

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MISSION

TRIPS

We lead service trips to Guyana to host VBS weeks and supply children with backpacks.

BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION

We began by distributing backpacks to children in Guyana and have since expanded to other countries.

LOCAL

EVENTS

We organize local events and Summer Camps to serve local children and families.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

DONATE

Give money to fund our efforts to serve families in need in East Alabama, Guyana, and beyond.

VOLUNTEER

Sign up to volunteer for our events, trips, meal distribution, and backpack coordination.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DONATE ITEMS

See our items needed list or our pre-selected backpack packages to donate items to those in need.

INVITE US

Invite us to share about service and philanthropy at your church, organization, or group.

A GLIMPSE OF IMPACT

Guyana, South America | December 2020

HOW your DONATION IMPACTS

$25

Provides Dinner for a Family of Four.

$50

Provides a Backpack to a Child.

$100

Provides a Backpack and

Day at Camp.

$500

Provides 100 meals for families in the community.

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HELP US HELP OTHERS

OUR CURRENT CAMPAIGNS

Help us purchase the last 79 personalized backpacks from Initial Outfitters for $25/each.

PURCHASE A BACKPACK

Select "Backpacks" from the dropdown menu.

CONTACT OSLYN FOR DROP OFF LOCATION

Select "Missions" from the drop down menu.

WANT TO GIVE MORE THAN MONEY?

Want to help with packing backpacks, giving out food, organizing events, and much more? Click below to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

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