We are getting ready for Christmas, and we are excited! We are hoping you can partner with us during the Christmas giving season. At the Upper Room Mission, we have an annual tradition to give out backpacks to our guests as a gift from our community. We call them blessing backpacks.
These backpacks mean so much to our guests, especially those who are unsheltered. These are the only gift some receive this Christmas.
We are looking for backpack donations for males and females for Christmas. Would you mind labelling the backpacks you are donating (male or female)?
Wondering what to include in a backpack? Explore the following list of things that could be included in your backpack.
- Small Bible
- Deodorant
- Soap
- Washcloth
- Towel
- Toothbrush
- Toothbrush Holder
- Toothpaste
- Comb
- Kleenex
- Pair of warm socks
- Shaving Razor
- Shaving Cream
- Toque
- Mitts
- Scarf
- Nail Clippers
- Flash Light
- Pen
- Notebook
- Hand warmers
- Bottle of water
- Underwear
Help us make Christmas special
We love for you to help us make this Christmas special for our guests. We will be collecting backpacks until December 15th. Will you join us. All blessing backpacks will be given to our guests on December 23rd.
Nancy Higgitt
Definitely will do a backpack as I have in the past . However I object to getting religion involved…including a bible is not ok in my opinion
Upper Room Mission
Hi Nancy, thank you for your generosity. Much appreciated!
Heather
I’ve started putting our 2 annual blessing backpacks together. It’s a family tradition instead of gifts
Upper Room Mission
Hi Heather, thank you for your generosity. A great tradition!
Allana Macaulay
Thank you, I will make up 2 blessing backpacks. 1 male & 1 female.
Upper Room Mission
Hi Allana, much appreciated! Blessings.