North Port Coalition Homeless/Needy Children, Inc., Back Pack Angels

04/13/2026

This is to let everyone know that the Patterson Foundation of Sarasota in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County is sponsoring the Giving Challenge of 2026 from noon April 15th to noon April 16th. This event is held every two years and Back Pack Angels continues to participate in it.

This fundraising event requires only logging into BACKPACKANGELS.ORG website and making a donation. The wonderful part is that the Patterson Foundation will match all donations from $25 to $100. Any donation that you make will be doubled for those amounts. All that is needed is your participation in the event.

For anyone wishing to participate and make a donation to Back Pack Angels, all you need to do is go to our website backpackangels.org and Click "Upcoming Events" the link "Donate TO BACK PACK ANGELS THROUGH GIVEGAB" and make a donation. Please make sure you do this from Noon to Noon April 15th to April 16th.

Thank You For
HELPING US.. HELP THEM...

02/05/2026

Discover all that North Port Coalition for Homeless/Needy Children has to offer on our website!

Stay informed with the latest updates, explore our wide range of offerings, and connect with everything exciting happening here.

Visit us at https://backpackangels.org today to see what’s waiting for you!

Dianne E. Patterson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida, at the age of 79. Born on September 3rd, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, Dianne carried with her the warmth, resilience, and charm of her New England roots thr...

11/28/2025

Help us provide the essential hygiene products to the needy children of North Port... Back Pack Angels goal is to help keep children in school, clean and well groomed. Help Us..Help Them..

11/10/2025

Come and join us Saturday December 13th, 8:00am - 10:00am
for a Pancake Breakfast.. Bring your Friends and Family.. And, Help Us .. Help Them,, The Needy Children of North Port.

09/29/2025

The generosity of the people of North Port has continued for years with the help of Joe's Barber Shop, 14503 S Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL. The owner Alex receives a Certificate of Appreciation from
Back Pack Angels president Naomi Jodoin for his continued monetary support, donated by him and his customers

08/23/2025

AMVET LADIES AUXILIARY POST 312 is sponsoring a Chicken Cordon Dinner in
There effort to support BACK PACK ANGELS on September 13th
at Post 312 7050 Chancellor Blvd. North Port.

Tickets may also be bought at the door.

07/21/2025

Lakeside Plantation Clubhouse will be supporting BPA with donations from July 4th until school resumes in August.

07/21/2025

It is with Great Sadness that our Dear Past President has passed away.
She did so-much for Back Pack Angels over the years.
She will be sadly missed.

04/25/2025

Jan's Dedication was held April 22nd, 2025 in San Pedro Catholic Church. This is the YouTube video of the ceremony.
close caption advised. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnnN3rtJOz0

03/22/2025

Back Back Angels ' Lucky Souper Bunco '. We all had a great time playing bunco and Sooo many great auction items, it was just FUN!😍

03/22/2025

What a Great response we had to our 'Lucky Souper Bunco'
Thanks to Trinity United Methodist Church for hosting our fundraiser, and, Thank You All!