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A homeless man wearing a backpack filled with the essentials

2025 Campaign is under way!
(November 2nd to December 17th)

Aidez-nous à Remplir un Sac à Dos

Let's give the essentials

Donnons les nécessités

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Help us give provide a backpack to 1,500 people experiencing homelessness

La campagne 2025 est lancé
(Du 2 novembre au 17 décembre

Aidez-nous à offrir un sac à dos à 1 500 personnes sans abri.

Pick-up * Shop * Drop-off

PICK UP        one or more backpacks at one of our locations along with the list of items that go inside.

SHOP           for the items on the list and fill the backpack.

DROP OFF    at one of our locations

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*** We will make sure to deliver them just in time for Christmas ***

Ramasser * Magasiner * Déposer

Ramasser          Récupérez un ou plusieurs sacs à dos dans l'un de nos points de collecte, ainsi que la liste des                                        articles à y mettre.

MAGASINER    Faites vos achats pour les articles de la liste et remplissez le sac à dos.

DÉPOSER           Déposez-le dans l'un de nos points de collecte.

*** Nous nous assurerons de vous les livrer juste à temps pour Noël ***

PICKUP/DROPOFF LOCATIONS   *   LIEUX DE PRISE EN CHARGE/DÉPOSE

Giant Tiger - (Sitttsville)  6081 Hazeldean Rd.

Giant Tiger - (Bells Corners) 1861 Robertson Rd.

Giant Tiger - (St. Laurent) 1021 St. Laurent Blvd.

Giant Tiger - (Orleans) 900 Waters Rd. 

Moose McGuire's - (Orleans) 4025 Innes Rd.

GAB's restaurant (Rockland) 1039 Laurire St.

SONXPLUS - (Rockland) 1644 Laurier St.

Help  Us  Fill  a  Backpack

3 Ways to Help Us

1.Starting November 2, 2025, pick up a backpack from one of our pickup/drop-off locations and fill it with the list of items required. 

2.Click on our "DONATE" button and make a donation and you will receive you charitable tax receipt instantly!

3.  Donate Your Car

Donate a Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for Backpacks for the Homeless  Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to Backpacks for the Homeless through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age and location). Donate a Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for Backpacks for the Homeless to benefit. After your vehicle donation is complete, you will receive a tax receipt and we will put your gift to good use. Please click here to donate a vehicle. 

Our Sponsors & Partners

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Who We Help

“Hundreds of our clients here at The Ottawa Mission have been incredibly fortunate to receive Backpacks for the Homeless over the past several years filled with so many essential items to make their lives a little easier. This very generous gift is especially meaningful at Christmastime for our clients: it lets them know that there are people in our community who care about them and want to support them. Backpacks for the Homeless has added to this kindness through $5 Tim’s cards to our clients to provide them with warm treats in cold weather. We’re very grateful to receive this support each year – thank you so much.”

Peter Tilley, President & CEO

The Ottawa Mission

How To Fill A Backpack

  1. Print out or save the list of items.

  2. Visit one of our pickup/drop off locations listed below for a backpack.

  3. Don’t forget your shopping list, now it’s time to go shopping  

  4. Fill the backpack with the items from the list.

  5. Drop off your filled backpack at one of our drop off locations below.

  6. If you have any questions please drop us a line on Facebook or an email through our contact page.

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Pick-Up/Drop-off Locations

Thank you to the following businesses for supporting Backpacks for the Homeless by being a pick-up/drop-off location:
 
Giant Tiger Orleans - 900 Watters Rd, Orléans, ON K4A 0B4
Giant Tiger St-Laurent - 1021 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B1
Giant Tiger Stittsville - 6081 Hazeldean Rd, Stittsville, ON K2S 1B9
Giant Tiger Bells Corners - 1861 Robertson Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 9N5
Moose Mcguire's Orleans - 4025 Innes Rd, Orléans, ON K1C 6V3
SonxPlus Technologies Rockland - 1644 Laurier St, Rockland, ON, K4K-1K3
G.A.B's Rockland​ - 1039 Laurier St, Rockland, ON, K4K-1K3

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Pick-up/Drop-off Locations

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Backpacks for the Homeless is committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and making a positive impact in their lives. We strive to be transparent and responsible in our fundraising and outreach efforts. However, it is important to note the following disclaimers and understand our organization's limitations:

Financial Transparency: While we make every effort to allocate donations efficiently, we cannot guarantee that 100% of your donation will go directly to homeless individuals. We do have operational costs, including administrative expenses and outreach efforts, which may be funded through donations.


Volunteer-Based: Our organization heavily relies on volunteers, and we may not always be able to provide services or distribute backpacks consistently due to volunteer availability and external factors such as weather conditions or local regulations.

Privacy: We respect the privacy and dignity of the homeless individuals we serve. We do not disclose personal information or share images without their consent. Some individuals may prefer to remain anonymous. 

Accountability: We are committed to using donations responsibly and effectively. If you have any questions or concerns about our operations or how your donation is being used, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are open to feedback and accountability. 

By donating to Backpacks for the Homeless, you acknowledge and accept these disclaimers. We appreciate your support in our mission to provide aid and comfort to homeless individuals, and we remain dedicated to making a positive difference in their lives.

If you have any questions or require further information about our organization or operations, please contact Ron Pitre, Founder/Director,  at give@rogers.com.  

Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

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