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Uniteee Violence and Incarceration Prevention

Backpacks of Care: Supporting Justice-Impacted Lives with Dignity

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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Why This Matters

Each year, many individuals return to our communities after incarceration—often with nothing but the clothes on their backs and an urgent need for stability, safety, and care. 

Uniteee believes violence prevention begins with meeting basic human needs. Our Backpacks of Care supports people impacted by incarceration, homelessness, and systemic inequity by providing essential items to navigate reentry and reduce vulnerability.

We are asking for your support to provide these individuals with more than just supplies—we’re offering hope, healing, and humanity.

 

 

What’s in a Backpack of Care?

Each backpack is carefully packed with items that support health, warmth, hygiene, and mobility. Your donation will help us distribute:

  • Warm socks, gloves, jackets, and sweaters
     
  • Basic hygiene kits (soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, feminine care)
     
  • Dental care supplies
     
  • First aid kits
     
  • Durable backpacks to carry belongings
     

These kits are distributed directly to people exiting incarceration, living on the streets, or facing housing insecurity in our community.

 

 

 

How You Can Help

Every contribution—big or small—makes a direct impact. Here’s how to get involved:

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Donate Online

Your financial gift helps us purchase supplies at scale.

 $50 covers one fully stocked backpack.

Donate Now

 

Drop Off Supplies

We welcome new, unopened donations of listed items.

Drop-Off Hours: [Insert days/times]

Location: [Insert address]

Want to host a drive? Email us here →

 

 

Why This Campaign Works

Backpacks of Care helps reduce recidivism, improve mental and physical health outcomes, and build trust with underserved communities. Each bag we distribute says:

“You are seen. You matter. You are not alone.”

When we invest in dignity and direct aid, we create the conditions for healing and hope.

 

 

 

Help Spread the Word

Amplify this campaign by sharing it with your networks:

  • Tag us on Instagram: @UniteeeSpeaks
     
  • Use the hashtag: #BackpacksOfCare

 

 

 

Contact Us

Have questions or want to get more involved?

Reach out to our Outreach Team at info@uniteee.org or call ☎️ (562) 474-6250

Together, we can reduce harm and increase opportunity—one backpack at a time.

 

 

 

About Uniteee

Uniteee is a community-centered organization focused on violence prevention, reentry support, and systems change. We believe that equity, healing, and empowerment are not optional—they are essential.

 

Event Location

MAILING ADDRESS • PO BOX 2155 • San Bernardino, CA 92406 • US

Contact Information

Contact: MARCUS WOODS
Phone: 5624746250
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