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Fundraising begins for our first 100 backpacks

We've reached an exciting milestone: with the backpack and coloring book designs complete, Pack with Love is beginning to raise support for our very first goal — at least 100 complete backpack sets for children in Senegal, growing toward 1,000 as support allows.

Every gift helps a child open a backpack made just for them. Thank you for being part of the very first chapter of our story.

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The story so far

Earlier updates

A page from the coloring book

Our first coloring book comes to life

“Yesu Begga Na La — Jesus Loves You” is finished! Pages of Bible truths and child-to-child encouragement, ready to color.

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The finished backpack design

The backpack design is ready for production

Our signature color-it-yourself backpack front is finalized and prepared for the factory — heart, cross, star, and all.

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Pack with Love is officially founded

Founded by Joanna Zhang as a sixth grader, with a heartfelt desire to help children feel loved, seen, and remembered.

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