Homeless people got a boost that fits on their back. At a Wednesday, Sept. 3, event, homeless people received high-tech backpacks — equipped with supplies and a built-in solar panel — to help keep ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 13-year-old boy is passing out backpacks full of essential items to individuals who are homeless around Chicago. Ryan Gustis and his dad, Steve, visited a homeless camp in the ...

One Montana group is using a simple package to make a big difference in the lives of the homeless during the winter. Santa Saks has handed out backpacks of supplies to the homeless for over a decade.

The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is helping families in need get the necessary school supplies to help ensure a successful start to the academic year. On Friday, the Amityville-based ...

LGBTQ+ youth disproportionately experience homelessness. According to a study by Chapin Hall, there are nearly 4.2 million homeless youth in the United States, with members of the LGBTQ+ community ...

I nominate Kimmy Latsch and Homeless Backpacks, Inc. as community champions. Kimmy is the teen representative on the board of directors for Homeless Backpacks, a program that provides weekend food ...