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Who We Are

An independent, youth-led service club where creativity, teamwork, and compassion become real care for children and communities.

Our story

Founded by a sixth grader with a big heart

Pack with Love Youth Service Club was founded by Joanna Zhang as a sixth-grade student, with a simple desire: to help children feel loved, seen, and remembered.

Designed primarily for elementary and middle school students, the club gives young people a meaningful place to create, serve, learn, and grow as caring leaders. As it grows, high school students may join as members, mentors, and project leaders under adult-advisor guidance.

We partner — project by project — with churches, schools, nonprofits, and mission programs, while remaining fully independent and youth-led.

Pack with Love coloring book cover with two smiling children
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Our Mission

To help young people use creativity, teamwork, and care to create practical and meaningful projects for children — in partnership with trusted local communities.

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A Double Purpose

To care for children and communities, and to help young people grow through meaningful service. We don't measure success only by how many items we give.

Our foundation

Rooted in Christian love, compassion, and service

We believe every child is created with God-given dignity and deserves to be seen, valued, encouraged, and cared for. We seek to reflect the love of Jesus through joyful creation, thoughtful service, and practical care — always with humility, kindness, and respect.

We serve children and families of every background with respect. No child or family is ever required to attend an activity, share personal information, or take part in a follow-up program in order to receive a backpack or care item.

What we promise

The promises we keep for every project

Founding team

Young leaders, guided by caring adults

Students lead in age-appropriate ways. Adult Advisors build the guardrails for safety, finances, production, and partnerships — students help carry the vision forward.

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Joanna Zhang

Founder & Founding President

Leads the club's vision, guides the yearly theme, and supports creative direction with the leadership team.

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Ethan Yao

Founding Young Designer

Creates artwork for T-shirts, cards, coloring pages, simple gifts, and other project materials.

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Vera Sun

Finance & Impact Young Leader

Helps share the purpose and impact of each project through age-appropriate updates and thank-you messages.

Adult Advisors oversee finances, safety, purchasing, logistics, and partner commitments so students can create and serve safely.

Come create with love

Whether you give, join, or partner with us, there's a place for you in this story.

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