The Backpack Project of Athens
1 City Focused Service
We focus our efforts and service in Athens, Georgia.
Weekly Student Led Events
Every week an event led entirely by students is held for volunteers of any age to benefit both the community and their own experiences.
5,000+ Meals Distributed
Since 2019, we have distributed over 5,000 hot meals along with other necessities to meet the needs of our clients.
29 Community Partners
We partner with both community and campus organizations for volunteer events, street outreach, fundraising, and more to support the homeless community.
The Backpack Project of Athens (TBP/ATH) is a student run 501©(3) nonprofit organization that serves the homeless community in Athens, Georgia. We aim to engage with the Athens homeless population; host charitable volunteer programs based on service gaps identified in the community; raise money, help assemble, and distribute homeless care backpacks; and raise awareness about the causes of homelessness. Founded in 2019, service, engagement, and awareness are all core tenets of The Backpack Project of Athens' mission. These foundations are brought to life through a team of University of Georgia students and faculty who seek to drive long-term improvement within the homeless community in Athens.
Learn more about The Backpack Project Inc.
On Thursday, October 13th, 2022, The Backpack Project of Athens hosted the Perspectives on Homelessness Panel to bring together members of the community to spread awareness about the challenges people experiencing homelessness face. Leaders in the community spoke from different sectors, including ministry, nonprofit, addiction, medical, personal, and governmental, to offer a broader picture of homelessness in Athens to the University of Georgia community.
Watch Full Panel