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How You Can Help
Many community groups and individual community members make this program possible through their generous donations.
You can support our backpack program and youth in our community by donating school supplies, or funds that will enable us to purchase supplies.
Supply Donation
Donations can be dropped off at Town House, 150 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, during regular office hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. all year long.
Click Here for a printable list of recommended items for our backpack program.
Monetary Donation
We accept cash, cheque, e-transfer, or click the button below to make an online donation.
E-Transfer
payments@townhousegb.ca
Please include a note indicating that you're donating to our Backpack Program.
Please make the password School2024
Cheque
If you prefer to send a cheque, donations may be sent to:
Town House, Glace Bay Citizens Service League
150 Commercial Street
Glace Bay NS
B1A 3C1
Online
Click the Donate Now button below to be redirected to our online donation platform
Receipts
You will receive a charitable tax receipt for your donation.
BECOME A
BACKPACK AMBASSADOR
Are you a young person between 5-18?
Do you want to give back to your community?
Help us spread the word about the
importance of providing school
supplies to children and youth.
Backpack Ambassador
FAQ
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Do I have to raise money or donate?Not at all. You can help by filling backpacks with us, or by taking a photo or making a video about why you think it's important that kids have the right tools for school. You don't have to directly ask anyone for a donation.
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Who can become a Backpack Ambassador?Any young person between 5 and 18.
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I'm a parent/guardian, can I sign my child up to be a Backpack Ambassador?We encourage parents/guardians to support and work with their young people who are Backpack Ambassadors AND we really want youth to participate in this program because they WANT to, and not because an adult is telling them they HAVE to. So, yes, you can sign up your child, as long as they're part of that decision.
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How do I get started?Simply fill out the form above, and we'll reach out to you. Next, we'll do a brief orientation meeting with all of our Backpack Ambassadors to find out how you each want to help. Then, your parents and you will compete a photo release form (if you want your photo taken, if not, that's okay too!) Finally, you get started helping us raise awareness about our Backpack Program.
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What does a Backpack Ambassador do?A Backpack Ambassador helps us spread the word about the importance of getting backpacks and school supplies to kids in need. That might look like: Sharing a video of you talking about why people should donate to our Backpack Program. Asking your friends and family to help you raise money or donate school supplies. Taking a picture with us and our donors when they drop off donations to Town House. Helping fill the backpacks. Helping write thank you cards to our donors. Or any other way you can think of to help!! You can do any, or all of the above!
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How much time do I have to commit?As much, or as little as you want. On average, we think most youth will help out for an hour or two a week during August.
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What do I get out of being a Backpack Ambassador?Volunteering in your community has many benefits: Learning new skills and gaining confidence Building relationships with other youth and adults Building your "network" which can later help you get jobs, scholarships, and other opportunities. Volunteering looks great on a resume If feels nice to help others You'll also get a certificate of appreciation and the sincere thanks of the Town House team and all the families who use our backpack program.
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Do I have to be a Backpack Program Recipient?No. We're just looking for young people who want to help others in their community. It doesn't matter if you've ever received a backpack from us or not, and we won't ask you to disclose if you've used the Backpack Program or not.
Please Note:
Town House Backpack Program serves students in Glace Bay and Surrounding Areas
If you require assistance and live outside of our designated area, please refer to our partners listed below.
Every Womens Centre
Contact:
Every Womens Centre (902) 567-1212
Provides:
Regular school supplies, backpacks and lunch bags
Sydney
New Waterford
Kinsmen Club
Contact:
Andrew Digero (902) 549-0155
Provides:
Half of the needed supplies for students
About Town House Backpack Program
Each August/ September Town House provides free school supplies and backpacks for children and youth in need.
This program is designed to remove some of the financial burden that families face during back-to-school season and to support the youth in our community in their learning journey.
DID YOU KNOW... ?
Town House has an exciting new fundraiser to help with our Backpack Program?
Our Totally Rad Adult Prom is our awesome new
FUN-draising event. Join us next May for an evening of dancing, fancy dress, and FUN!
Sign up below for our newsletter to be the first to receive updates, and early bird contests and prizes!!
Register for our Backpack Program
Call 902-849-2449 or register below
If your family is in need of assistance this fall, please complete the form below, or call our office to register.
Registration for our 2024 backpack program opens on August 1.
Distribution of backpacks and supplies to families will take place in mid/ late August 2024.