Beyond the Basics
Coaching for Confident, Resilient Families
Beyond the Basics (BTB) is a free, 9–12 month coaching program for Family Market guests who want to set goals, build confidence, and create lasting change for their families.
Through one-on-one coaching, BTB members strengthen problem-solving and stress management skills, learn about community resources, and take practical steps toward long-term stability—whatever that looks like for them.
BTB also provides ongoing referrals and resource navigation to connect families with supports throughout Guilford County.
TEAM APPROACH
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who can join?
- Any Family Market guest is eligible to participate. (For an appointment to shop in the Family Market, click HERE.)
How do I sign up?
- Email beyond@backpackbeginnings.org or call 336-553-6298 and leave a detailed message.*Enrollment is currently open! If the program is full, you’ll be added to our waitlist and contacted as soon as a space becomes available.
How should I expect at meetings?
- Meetings are relaxed, supportive, and focused on your goals. Your coach will help you set priorities, problem-solve challenges, and celebrate your progress.
Can I bring children?
- Children are welcome, but please note that our meeting space is quiet and designed for minimal distractions.
Where is Beyond the Basics located?
- BackPack Beginnings, 3711 Alliance Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407 (Parking Lot #1). The entrance is next to the Family Market door.
Where can I find a list of upcoming classes/events?
- Please visit our Events page to see what upcoming events, classes, and workshops we’re hosting.
” I am truly grateful for this program as it helped me at times when I really was struggling and didn’t know how or what I was going to do. I would recommend anyone to the program and encourage them to sign up for Beyond the Basics.”
“You and the backpack family have been a true gift to my family. You guys are an amazing crew and I look forward to meeting with you every month. Backpack Beginning is a place of peace, release and happiness. Everyone is so helpful they try to meet every need of each family and it means a lot to my family…I love the backpack beginning family. Stay Blessed. ”
“Often times, admitting you need help is hard and asking for help is even harder. Through BackPack Beginnings I found the Beyond The Basics program which made it easy for me to accept additional help and the moral support along the way really means a lot. I met with [staff] for several months working on intentional goals. I feel accomplished in meeting my goals and feel like this process has helped me step out of my comfort zone. Thank you BackPack Beginnings and Beyond The Basics team for the resources and support along the way.”
” I cannot stop crying with how grateful I am about what you mean to my family!! This organization has really given me hope… I was so close to letting life overwhelm me, but you turned everything around I can’t thank you enough!! I really can’t wait till we figure everything out in life so when I get better I can bless you to even some amount of what you have done for me in my life! Thank youuuu 😭💕💕🌹🌹💕💕👑”
“Backpack Beginnings has been my emotional support outlet for my family and I during these rough few months, but WHEW! who knew with staying on top of myself and my priorities would help me get into the beyond the basics program where they helped me shape my life- become a better mom a better person inside and honestly, they helped me to see where my destination my path leads me to be on so I am grateful. I am grateful for backpack beginnings, and I am grateful for beyond the basics because through it all they never left my side not once.”