Mothers inspiring mothers: the story of Stephen’s Backpacks
Who is your role model? For Nancy McPhee, it’s her mother. Growing up, McPhee recalls her mother’s involvement in the community and has to give her credit for … Read More
Friends, family mourn Stephen’s Backpacks vice-president of operations
Members and supporters of Stephen’s Backpacks Society in Airdrie are mourning the death but celebrating the life of the charity’s vice-president of operations, Andrew Nowak.… Read More
Auburn Bay School Dreams Out Loud with Stephen
There is nothing so wonderful than to see children coming together to help our community! Our teachers are doing an amazing job even through a pandemic, teaching our … Read More
Thank you to Constable Haddow
Constable Jackson Haddow sent us some of these lovely updates on how partnering with Stephens Backpacks has made an impact in his Northern Alberta community. Learn more about … Read More
How to Drop Off Your Donations for the 2021 Christmas Backpacks Campaign
In addition to our online campaign, we will also be accepting donations of new items to fill our Christmas backpacks.… Read More
The Perfect Gift That Keeps on Giving
Every board sold gives a backpack filled with school supplies to a child in need. All proceeds go to Stephen’s Backpacks Society.… Read More
Build a Christmas Backpack filled with warmth, hope and hugs!
This has been another difficult year for many families. With Christmas fast approaching and the needs even greater this year, we are introducing our new and innovative way … Read More
Stephen’s Backpacks Surprises a Wonderful Family
Last Friday, with an amazing team of ten, Stephen’s Backpacks furnished a home for a Mom and seven children! From a house filled with empty rooms we left … Read More
‘It’s a new beginning’: Non-profits surprise family with fully-furnished home
We have been featured by CTV News about our work with Discovery House to help furnish a home for a family in need. You can read the article … Read More
CTV Features Stephen’s Backpacks
We were happy to have CTV Calgary join us as we filled some boxes for students for the upcoming school year. Not only were we featured on their … Read More