Dedicated to supporting programs for non-profit organizations with housing related endeavors to raise the quality of home life for individuals and families in our community through charitable donations and fund-raising events. Committee meets every other month or as needed.
DRIVE KICK-OFF: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
FINAL COLLECTION DATE: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
TIME: 11:00am to 1:00pm – During August Power Lunch
TOPIC: Fill-A-Backpack School Supply Drive Supporting a Precious Child
How the Program Works?
A Precious Child collects new backpacks and school supplies for children in the most need in the community. Backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies are distributed to children through our Resource Center as well as our agency partners which include schools, human services organizations, at-risk youth centers, homeless shelters and foster care organizations.
The Fill A Backpack program ensures underprivileged children get to start the first day of school feeling confident and prepared to succeed academically.
Did you know that more than 250,000 children live below the Colorado Self-Sufficiency Standard in A Precious Child’s eight-county service area? Children in these families often lack the necessary supplies critical for academic achievement. Ensuring that children have the tools to participate in school can reduce truancy, promote learning and build positive self-esteem.
Program Impact – Every Child Deserves a Strong Start
When children have the right tools, they’re ready to learn, grow and thrive. Our Fill A Backpack program provides children in need with brand-new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies – giving them the confidence to start the school year prepared and ready to succeed.
When you support the Fill A Backpack program, you’re doing more than providing school supplies. You’re lowering barriers, empowering young minds and creating opportunities for a brighter future.
Meaningful Reach: In 2025, we distributed 11,700 backpacks, helping more children start the school year feeling prepared and confident!
Community Investment: We partnered with 56 Agency Partners like school districts that helped distribute backpacks to children in need. We received support from 187 Drive Partners. We also saw 600 Volunteers come together volunteering 1,320 hours to assemble backpacks, ensuring children have their needed tools before the first day of school!
This Drive Supports A Precious Child
A Precious Child, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008, provides essential resources and opportunities to children and families in need across eight Denver Metro counties, helping every child reach their full potential through cradle to career programming. Each year, we serve 50,000 children and 17,000 caregivers with cost-free essentials like clothing, hygiene items, food and diapers – provided with dignity. Our programs also offer access to sports, arts, education and resources like backpacks and holiday gifts. Through our workforce readiness program, we help build skills for long-term success. With the support of 8,000 volunteers and our network of 300 Agency Partners, we are building a thriving society for all. Learn more at APreciousChild.org.
QUESTIONS?
Questions regarding the Fill-A-Backpack and School Supplies Drive
Contact Susan Cooper at susan@smdra.com or 303-895-3370.