We partner with the HEOP and Nursing Department among others to gather backpacks and supplies to provide to students at the NYC Coalition for the Homeless. Our goal is to fill each backpack with as many necessities as possible for the school year such as notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers, etc. Providing the students with these fully equipped backpacks will allow them to explore their place in education and not feel as though they do not belong.  This also gives a chance for our members to humble themeselves to the education they are receiving, encouraging them to engage in giving acts like these often.

This drive has been successful for five years now. At the end of the drive each year we visit the Homeless Coalition to show support and share educational stories with one another. They’ve repeatedly said they are happy to have us and we are one of the most helpful Universities they’ve ever had.