The smiles of children receiving free backpacks and back-to-school supplies overpowered the underlying sadness of knowing the Victor Valley Rescue Mission was about to permanently close. An army of ...

Josh Reynolds used to rely on plastic bags to carry his belongings, but they break easily. On Saturday evening, that problem was solved, thanks to The CITYPAK Project. The nonprofit initiative held a ...

When Eielnata started first grade in a local elementary school this fall, she had a new backpack filled with school supplies. Although this may seem like a small thing, toward the end of the summer ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Food, clothes, fun and backpacks...and it's all free. "Every year it gets better," parent Dovie Joyner said. Since Joyner moved to Durham seven years ago, the Durham Rescue ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — The Springfield Rescue Mission will be hosting their annual ‘Back to School Backpack Drive,’ during the month of July. Community members can support K-12 students by ...

The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for any kid. Students are already worrying about meeting new teachers and scrambling to finish their summer work — they shouldn’t have to stress about not ...

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is asking people to donate backpacks and other school supplies, as they are hoping to distribute more than 2,500 backpacks to children from disadvantaged families.

The Victor Valley Rescue Mission held its final backpack giveaway before closing, distributing nearly 1,000 backpacks and other supplies. The event, held at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, ...