The Deep Ellum Backpack Project

12/07/2024

Prepping to get some backpacks ready to be distributed! Spending some time today filling ziplock bags with hygiene items, so they will be easier to add to the backpacks. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who donated these items to make this project possible! Y’all are amazing!!

If anyone still wants to donate, please visit our Amazon link below. We are still accepting items to fill these backpacks and are extremely appreciative of every donation! Thank you all so much!! 🥰

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FTPNL7HZR288?ref_=wl_share

11/06/2024

Oh my gosh! Thank you all so very much for supporting us!

For anyone wondering how to help, you can contact Rebecca Watts to arrange pickup/delivery of items, or we have started an Amazon Wish List for items we need to fill backpacks. I have included the link below.

Thank you again! Y’all are incredible!

11/05/2024

Please go Like and Follow Amelia’s charity page, The Deep Ellum Backpack Project! The support means so much to Amelia!

Also, feel free to write notes of support on her charity page. She would love to read them and know that there folks applauding and supporting her efforts!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568326199964&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Started in 2024, Amelia Watts of Rowlett, TX aims to help the homeless residents of the Deep Ellum community with backpacks filled with basic hygiene items and necessities.

11/05/2024

The Deep Ellum Backpack Project

Amelia Watts of Rowlett, TX aims to help the homeless residents of Deep Ellum community with providing recycled backpacks/bags filled with necessities (tooth brush, toothpaste, hair comb, wet wipes, some snacks, water, blanket, etc).

Started in 2024 with a heartfelt idea from 10 year old, Amelia Watts, The Deep Ellum Backpack Project was born. With the generous help of her Papa, (Mark McGruder) Amelia’s first charitable adventure was a success and the gifts were greatly appreciated by the recipients.

Amelia has a heart of gold and wants to continue to brighten the day of those less fortunate. To keep this project going, we need the help of others in the form of donations!
If anyone would like to donate any of the below items, please contact Rebecca Watts or Mark McGruder.

-Gently used backpacks
-Medium size tote bags
-Wet wipes
-Bottled water
-Non-perishable food/snacks
-First-Aid kits or First-Aid items (bandaids, creams, alcohol wipes, etc)
-Deodorant
-Feminine hygiene products
-Blankets
-Gently used jackets/coats (since Winter is coming)
-Socks

Thank you so much for supporting this charity. It means the world to Amelia as she is passionate about helping the homeless in any way she can!

11/05/2024

Our first adventure was a success!

11/05/2024

The Deep Ellum Backpack Project

Amelia Watts of Rowlett, TX aims to help the homeless residents of Deep Ellum with recycled backpacks/bags filled with necessities (tooth brush, toothpaste, hair comb, wet wipes, some snacks, water, blanket, etc).

Started in 2024 with a heartfelt idea from 10 year old, Amelia Watts, The Deep Ellum Backpack Project was born. With the generous help of her Papa, (Mark McGruder) Amelia’s first charitable adventure was a success and the gifts were greatly appreciated by the recipients.

Amelia has a heart of gold and wants to continue to brighten the day of those less fortunate. To keep this project going, we need the help of others in the form of donations!
If anyone would like to donate any of the below items, please contact Rebecca Watts or Mark McGruder.

-Gently used backpacks
-Medium size tote bags
-Wet wipes
-Bottled water
-Non-perishable food/snacks
-First-Aid kits or First-Aid items (bandaids, creams, alcohol wipes, etc)
-Deodorant
-Feminine hygiene products
-Blankets
-Gently used jackets/coats (since Winter is coming)
-Socks

Thank you so much for supporting this charity. It means the world to Amelia as she is passionate about helping the homeless in any way she can!