Brighten a Child’s Life This Christmas
Build a Backpack filled with warmth, hope and hugs! A Special Message This has been a very difficult year for many families due to the Covid 19. Our … Read More
Youth Philanthropist
We thought we’d share some heartwarming stories that celebrate our success over the years.
Four Seasons of Hope
Stephen’s Backpacks for Children in Need Society is a non-profit, registered charity based out of Airdrie, Alberta. Our goal is to end family homelessness across our nation. We … Read More
A World of Hope in a Pair of Shoes
We want to share this wonderful story with you that truly captures the work that Stephen’s Backpacks Society does! In 2011, a single mother staying at the Inn … Read More
100 Reasons to Make Kids Smile
This week Sloan presented Stephen with $100 from his birthday money! How special is that to give his gifts to Stephen to help him help more children in … Read More
RCMP Officer Remembers & Reaches Out
At twelve years of age Constable Jackson volunteered at Stephens Backpacks. When he grew up and became a police RCMP officer he was transferred to the northern region … Read More
Toys & Blankets (For All Ages) Needed For Our Christmas Backpacks
Stephen’s Backpacks Society is in need of donations for our Christmas Backpack program. Donations of toys and blankets for all ages can be dropped off at Superstore in … Read More
Four Seasons of Hope
It is hard to believe that we are starting our thirteenth year and what a journey it has been. We reflect on our accomplishments of 64000 children receiving … Read More
How Sweet It Is !!
What amazing start to this years program! Hundreds of candy bags made to go in our Christmas Backpacks. Amazing volunteers! Special thanks to our treasured returning volunteers and … Read More
Seven Year Old Lexa Gives Up to Give
Lexa Revol just celebrated her 7th birthday. She has given up birthday gifts for the past three years to help Stephen by asking her friends and family to … Read More
Stephen McPhee Appointed President
Stephen’s Backpacks for Children in Need Society is proud to announce the appointment of Stephen McPhee as President. Stephen’s passion for helping children in need has burned brightly … Read More
What goes into a Stephen’s Backpacks Backpack?
Each Stephen’s Backpacks backpack is age and gender appropriate from infant to 18 years and is filled to overflowing with new items only. Some items like blankets, scarves, … Read More