BackPack Beginnings hosts first fundraising luncheon
BackPack Beginnings hosts first fundraising luncheon, New York Times best-selling author Lisa Leake guest speaker GREENSBORO, N.C., October 25, 2017 - BackPack Beginnings, a non-profit in Greensboro, is set to host its first fundraising luncheon [...]
Kirkwood 5K
The Annual Kirkwood 5K Run/ Walk/ Push will take place in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Greensboro on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. This family friendly race will start and end at the Kirkwood
Press Release- Zoës Kitchen Volunteers
Last Friday, 40 volunteers from Zoës Kitchen helped to fight childhood hunger by joining forces with BackPack Beginnings, a non-profit that provides food, clothing, and comfort to local children in need.
BackPack Beginnings Surpasses Campaign Goal by $20,000
"This was our most successful fundraising drive to date having raised a total of $50,000," says founder, Parker White. "In addition to all the financial support we’ve received, we also want to thank our supporters for the years of support and volunteer hours.
2016 Annual Campaign Press Release
BackPack Beginnings, a local nonprofit, announced today the launch of its annual fundraising campaign called, Making an imPACK. This year's goal is to raise $30,000 to help fund its 2017 operating budget and expand programs to reach more children in need.
Parker White Gets $25K Through NASCAR Foundation Contest
The NASCAR Foundation presented Greensboro native Parker White with a check for $25,000 for being one of four finalists for the NASCAR Foundation's Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award contest.
City Council Commends BackPack Beginnings
BackPack Beginnings is pleased to announce that its Founder and Executive Director, Parker White, has been recognized by the Greensboro City Council for her good work!
Parker White: Finalist for The NASCAR Foundation’s Humanitarian Award
BackPack Beginnings is pleased to announce that its Founder and Executive Director, Parker White, has been nominated for The NASCAR Foundation’s sixth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide.
BackPack Beginnings Receives $25,000 from Jimmie Johnson Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 24, 2015) --- The Jimmie Johnson Foundation announced today that BackPack Beginnings (BPB) is one of five recipients of a $25,000 [...]
Jimmie Johnson Foundation Grant Semi-Finalist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org Greensboro, NC (April 8, 2015) — The Jimmie Johnson Foundation will announce tomorrow that BackPack Beginnings is one of the 10 semi-finalists eligible [...]
This Holiday Season, Give a Gift that Helps Local Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org GREENSBORO, NC (November 24, 2014) – BackPack Beginnings has the perfect gift! This December, skip the long lines at department stores and give a [...]
Kirkwood 5K Run/ Walk/ Push Scheduled for August 23, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White, Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org Greensboro, NC (August 14, 2014) - Our Fifth Annual Kirkwood 5K Run/ Walk/ Push will take place in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Greensboro [...]
BackPack Beginnings Launches Shoe Drive to Raise Funds to Support Local Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org Greensboro, NC (August 11, 2014) - BackPack Beginnings is conducting a shoe collection drive through October 1 to raise funds to support students [...]
Nonprofit Loses One Third of Inventory Due to Frozen Pipes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org Greensboro, NC (January 10, 2014) - In the frigid conditions Thursday morning, a pipe froze and burst at BackPack Beginnings’ storage facility located [...]
Organizational Changes for Local Non-Profit, Evolution from CFGG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org April 22, 2013 (Greensboro, NC) – This week local non-profit, BackPack Beginnings (BPB), is evolving from under the support umbrella of The Community Foundation [...]
Anonymous Donor to Match End of Year Donations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org Greensboro, NC (December 24, 2013 – A generous local donor has agreed to match all donations given to BackPack Beginnings through the United [...]
Guilford County Businesses Step Up to Help Local Children-in-Need Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org January 14, 2013 (Greensboro, NC)- Community businesses have been stepping up to help BackPack Beginnings, a local non-profit who feeds children in need [...]
New ‘BackPack’ Program Provides Comfort to Children in Traumatic Situations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parker White Founder/Executive Director (336) 709-9649 parker@backpackbeginnings.org Greensboro, NC (June 20, 2012) — BackPack Beginnings, a local non-profit with a mission to serve and meet the most basic needs of underprivileged [...]