Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign aimed at helping people understand the importance of healthier food choices and participating in regular physical activity (Academy of Nutrition & Dieticians). Nearly, 67% of children in the Guilford County school system alone, come from low income families, accounting for [...]
Most recently, one such BPB volunteer we would like to thank at this time is Terri Maultsby. Terri was instrumental in organizing our recent fundraiser at the Greensboro Country Club.
Meet Brandi Wilkinson-Rhew, Volunteer Food Pantry Chair Brandi Wilkinson-Rhew, Food Pantry Chair I am a wife and mother of 2 little girls. My oldest is 5 and my youngest just turned 2. As a mother, instilling kindness and good values is a priority. Back Pack Beginnings has been a wonderful way to not only [...]
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 on Tuesday, November 7 at 12 p.m. at the Greensboro Country Club. Lisa Leake, author of “100 Days of Real [...]
Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month? Over 5000 children were reported neglected or abused in Guilford County in 2010-11. It is so easy to ignore these statistics and go on with our day to day life, but unfortunately abuse and neglect occurs in our community every day.
