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June 2020
The Human Race is a 5k walk/run that allows participants to raise money for their favorite nonprofit (aka BackPack Beginnings). The Human Race is a unique way for our community to come together. About 100 different nonprofits form teams and recruit members to fund raise for their missions Dozens of companies form teams and their employees can choose the [...]
Find out moreJuly 2020
In partnership with United Way of Greater Greensboro and the Volunteer Center of the Triad, BackPack Beginnings is collecting food for summer meals. In the summer months, many children do not have access to a nutritious meal and go hungry. Be part of the solution by supporting MeaningFULL Meals this July. Summer = time for [...]
Find out moreAugust 2020
Due to Covid-19, we changed the format of this year’s Kirkwood 5K to a brand-new event: Bust the Bus with Us! This event is comprised of three parts: 1. Education & Fun: We’ll have a self-guided scavenger hunt leading up to the event! Every scavenger hunt entry will help raise money for BackPack Beginnings. Keep [...]
Find out moreSeptember 2020
BackPack Beginnings is one of the Top 200 finalists in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grant program. We need you to rally behind our cause, cast your vote and help us win one of 40 $25k grants! Here’s how: click HERE and vote for BackPack Beginnings. The voting phase is open from 12:00:01 a.m. ET [...]
Find out moreOctober 2020
Come join us for Westerwood neighborhood’s 2nd annual 5k! Start and finish at the historic Double Oaks Bed & Breakfast. The 5k course rolls through the historic Westerwood neighborhood streets and part of the greenway along Buffalo Creek. Run or walk any time beginning on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 am and ending by Saturday, [...]
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