Thank you for equipping children and youth to go back to school!

We had an incredible time at all three of our Back-to-School Blast events!  Between August 16–23, we welcomed more than 500 families across Vancouver, Surrey, and Tri-Cities who received backpacks filled with essential school supplies for their children.

The afternoons were packed with fun and laughter—everything from inflatable obstacle courses, free haircuts, and a tasty BBQ, to face painting, balloon animals, freezies, and so much more. With over 1,000 attendees and more than 100 dedicated volunteers, we loved connecting with families and reminding every child and youth that they are seen, valued, and never alone.

A huge thank you goes out to our incredible volunteers, community partners, and generous sponsors who made these events possible. An extra special thanks goes to the Peterson Group for their generous support towards this initiative.

To all of those who came, we hope you had as much fun as we did and we wish your family a fantastic start to the school year.

Mark your calendars—our next Back to School Blast is coming August 15, 2026!