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Easing the Burden of Homelessness in Durham, North Carolina 

WHO WE ARE 

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The Backpack Project of Durham is a Duke student-run 501©(3) nonprofit organization committed to serving those experiencing homelessness in Durham, North Carolina. We aim to host charitable volunteer programs based on service gaps identified in the Durham community; raise money, help assemble, and distribute homeless care backpacks; and raise awareness about the causes of homelessness.

Easing the burden of homelessness, one backpack at a time.

Join our chapter and volunteer to help those experiencing homelessness in Durham! 

Contact us to help ease the burden of homelessness today!

OUR MISSION

Easing the Burden of Homelessness in Durham, NC

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Backpacks

Packing and hand-delivering backpacks filled with essential supplies

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Connection

Making a personal connection with each client that we serve, hosting events like paint night.

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Referral

Connecting our clients to other local homeless service providers

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OUR PARENT ORGANIZATION

The Backpack Project, Inc. ("TBP") is a student-run 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to packing and hand-delivering backpacks containing food, toiletries, and other necessities to those experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about our parent organization, TBP Inc.

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