BACKPACK PROGRAM

Backpack Program 8/3/2024 - Filling Backpacks With School Supplies

We are now in our 17th annual backpack program distribution, which would not be possible without the generosity of our community of donors, sponsors, and volunteers. THANK YOU!

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Carmen Duron filling backpacks with school supplies for 1st & 2nd graders.

Betty Aragon-Mitotes

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Teresa Gonzales organizing school supplies all grades.

Betty Aragon-Mitotes

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Freda Whaley helping all restock supplies all grades.

Betty Aragon-Mitotes

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Kathay keeping us all stocked!

Betty Aragon-Mitotes

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Katherine & Lee Vasser-Nelson Rotarians showing up to help, as always!

Becky de la Torre

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Perla with CSU in the HOUSE!! Thank you, Perla!

Betty Aragon-Mitotes

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Shopping Carts full of backpacks for middle & high schoolers.

Betty Aragon-Mitotes

Backpack Program 8/6/2024 - Distribution at Sugar Beet Park in Fort Collins

Shoutout to our community of sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made this event possible! We provided over 350 backpacks filled with school supplies, served over 300 hot dogs, chips, and bottle water. And we provided some entertainment in the form of live Spanish music by the talented Robert G. Thank you to Mayor Jenni Arndt and Police Chief Jeff Swoboda who were out to see us and visit with the community and especially the children. Our donors New Belgium, Unity Church of Fort Collins, First United Methodist Church of Fort Collins, City of Fort Collins / Neighborhood Services, Ernestine Munsey, Noreen & Dennis Houska, Donna Visocky, Alicia Falzon and Carol & Jerry Swofford. Our volunteers, Frieda Whaley, Alma Rodriguez, Cathay, Paulina & Jarrad Campis, Karen Wong-Brown, Frankie Kowalski, Lisa (Walmart on Magnolia), Adrianne Eager, Karen Rodriguez, Becky & Cris de la Torre, Christina Valdez, Carmen Duron, Monica Ramos Carlson, Juan Gonzales, Francisco Ramos & Grace Moreno, and Betty Aragon-Mitotes & David Mitotes.

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The Backpack Program

The Backpack Program is an annual event held on the first Tuesday of August in the Tres Colonias, in coordination with Neighborhood Night Out. It aims to provide new backpacks and school supplies to children from varying backgrounds, including working-class and low-income families, to help them start the new school year.

Here's what you need to know:

  • Our Backpack Program has assisted hundreds of children and families since its establishment.
  • Hosting the event alongside Neighborhood Night Out encourages neighborhood connections and fosters community unity.
  • Donations are accepted throughout the year to avoid starting from scratch each year.
  • Transparency and trust are core values that guide our work. We assure you that your donation will be used to support the specified cause, with a small portion potentially redirected to our general fund to maintain the sustainability of our mission and uphold your trust in us.

Ready to make a difference? Donate now and help give children the tools they need for a successful school year.

  • We accept checks made to Mujeres de Colores, specifically for the Backpack Program. Mail them to 3375 Woodlands Way, Wellington, CO 80549.
  • Donations can be made through our website OR by purchasing items directly from our Backpacks Amazon Wishlist at: https://a.co/5pUsEmc
  • For tax donation forms, retain your receipt and attach it to your donation, including your full name, address, and phone number.

Donate Now

If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out at 970-412-4536. Your support, whether from the business community or the broader community, is greatly appreciated. Together, we can positively impact these children's lives and set them up for success.

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