337 Backpacks still needed for Homeless Students this Fall

So far 163 Backpacks have been donated but we need your help to provide another 337! Our goal this year is to provide for 500 APS Title 1 Homeless Students this Fall.

Deadline is Friday, July 13th 

The 2nd Annual REALTORS® & Affiliates
Back 2 School Backpack Drive

Every $5 will purchase a new backpack for 1 child.  How you can help:

  • Donate through your Member Portal
  • Drop off new Backpacks at the GAAR REALTOR® Building 
  • Drop off Donations (payable to GAAR Backpack Drive)  
  • Mail Donations to GAAR, 1635 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM  87102
No cash or supplies please!  

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Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Title I Homeless Project provides homeless students both basic services as well as the education that is necessary to avoid poverty as adults.  Local businesses and organizations volunteer in countless ways including collection drives to supply much needed hygiene products, snacks, backpacks and other items needed.  Click here for more on Title 1.