Project Backpack - Newberry/Curtis

08/18/2025

We had some wonderful helpers from Golden Leaves package up some socks and undergarments for the kids! They are eager to help again and we are so appreciative!

08/08/2025

Friendly reminder! Project Backpack applications are due Monday, 8/11. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

08/06/2025

We are so grateful for Mac’s Market, our helpers, and this community for a very successful day! The hot dog stand will be wrapping up shortly and it’s been a great day! Thanks to all!

08/06/2025

Happening TODAY! Come get a quick bite to eat!

Please come have a bite to eat and support Project Backpack at Mac’s Market next Wednesday 8/6! 100% of proceeds to support our community!

See flyer for more details!

08/04/2025

We are halfway through the window for applications to be turned in! Please remember applications are due by Monday, 8/11!

We’re excited to help the kiddos with back to school shopping!!

07/31/2025

Please come have a bite to eat and support Project Backpack at Mac’s Market next Wednesday 8/6! 100% of proceeds to support our community!

See flyer for more details!

07/24/2025

Applications are available starting today!! Here is a list of places to stop in and pick one up:

Saint Gregory’s Catholic Church
Tahquamenon Area School
Luce County DHHS
The Dunlap Center
Three Lakes Academy

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORMS NO LATER THAN August 11, 2025, to Luce County DHHS, the school entrance of St. Gregory's Catholic Church at 212 W. Harrie Street, or by sending to Project Backpack P.O. Box 569, Newberry, MI 49868.

Have a great day!

07/09/2025

Hello Everyone! This is the latest and most up-to-date Project Backpack page!

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer break! With that said, I cant believe it’s also the time of year to start thinking about Project Backpack and all that comes with it.

Good news - our program has been blessed enough to continue serving K-12 students at Tahquamenon Area Schools and Three Lakes Academy!

If you or a family you know with children in grades K-12 who attend Tahquamenon Area Schools or Three Lakes Academy would benefit from this program, forms will be available at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Luce County DHHS, Tahquamenon Area Schools, Three Lakes Academy, and The Dunlap Center. Forms will be available on July 24, 2025.

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORMS NO LATER THAN August 11, 2025, to Luce County DHHS, the school entrance of St. Gregory's Catholic Church at 212 W. Harrie Street, or by sending to Project Backpack P.O. Box 569, Newberry, MI 49868.

Project Backpack will contact families to assign a time to shop their back-to-school clothing and supplies. The date for shopping this year will be August 22, 2025.

Any questions, private message our FB page, call 906-293-5511, or email [email protected].