2026 Guelph Community Backpack Project
Registration for a brand new, fully-stocked backpack is open June 1 – July 31!
Partnering with the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition, the Salvation Army, the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, Immigrant Services, Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Guelph-Wellington and the YMCA, Hope House Guelph leads the coordination of a school supply drive to provide every child (K- Grade 12) in need with a brand new, fully stocked backpack.
By owning something brand new, the kids feel that they matter, that they are valued and that they have not been overlooked or forgotten. We are simultaneously helping their school readiness as well as their state of mind and self-confidence going into a new school year.
To register, scan the QR code below or visit: https://www.hopehouseguelph.ca/backpackproject
ISGW/SWIS families and youth can contact their SWIS worker or Alisiia (SWIS Supervisor) at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca
Immigrant Services Market for Backpack Pickup:
- August 19 – 9:30am-12:30pm
- August 20 – 9:30am-12:30 pm AND 1:30pm-4:30pm
