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This August, many families in El Paso County will be in need of resources for the upcoming school year.The Backpack Bash is a citywide effort to provide school supplies to 10,000 students! With five different Bash locations across our city, we’re able to reach students and families no matter where they are located! Help us make Backpack Bash 2020 a great success!

Attendance Details:

EVENT FLYER – CLICK HERE

Attend the Backpack Bash closest to you (there are 5 location options)
Each family is allowed to attend ONE Backpack Bash (on either Aug 1st or Aug 8th)
For your safety, backpacks will be given out via drive thru. Please help us stay safe by wearing a mask!
Your student must be present to receive their FREE backpack!
Backpacks will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Locations/Dates:

How to get involved:

Donate Supplies – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
- All donated items must be new
- Backpacks will be stuffed by volunteers after all donations are collected
- High priority item needed – child and adult sized masks
- If your Church our business would like to do a school supply donation drive email COSILoveYou staff HERE
Make a Financial Donation – CLICK HERE
- Nunn Construction is challenging the Colorado Springs community to match or exceed its commitment to outfit 1,000 students for the upcoming school year.
Volunteer – click the links below:
Corporate Event Sponsorship – CLICK HERE
Invite your friends and family via social media

Our Partners:

We believe that we are able to have greater impact together! The Backpack Bash is a collaborative effort of these entities:

Pikes Peak United Way, Thrivent, NUNN Construction, COSILoveYou, Crossfire Ministries, Mercy’s Gate, The Salvation Army, Tri-Lakes Cares, Solid Rock CDC, Fresh Start Center, Pikes Peak YMCA, Harrison School District 2, Colorado Springs School District 11, Mountain Springs Church, Discovery Church, Springs Journey Church, Manna Church and countless volunteers!

Key Sponsors:

For more info, email us!