Penquis’ We’ve Got Your Back Program is Under Way
July 18, 2024
BANGOR, Maine (July 12, 2024) – Penquis C.A.P., Inc. (Penquis) has launched its annual We’ve Got Your Back program. The program, sponsored by Blueberry Broadcasting and Katahdin Trust, helps students in grades K-12 living in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties receive assistance in the way of a backpack and school supplies which will help them be prepared for a new school year. Currently, 900 children are registered to receive a backpack and the program estimates that 1,200 children will be registered by the time registration closes on August 6th.
As the cost of living remains high, many families struggle to absorb all of the costs that come with a new school year. Through giving to We’ve Got Your Back, many children will have the confidence and tools needed for a great start to the 2024-25 school year because of the kindness and generosity of those who donate. When a child takes their new backpack and supplies to school on that first day, they will know it's because there's someone in the community who cares and wants their school experience to be the best it can be. Community contributions mean so much to both the parents and children.
We’ve Got Your Back will be participating in upcoming events to raise money and collect backpacks and school supplies for the program and get backpacks for children who need them. The upcoming events that we would appreciate assistance with:
If you are not able to make it to one of these events, there are many ways to still support the program. You can donate directly to the program on We’ve Got Your Back’s website https://www.penquis.org/wgyb/, use text to give by texting 44321 GIVEBACKPACKS, or drop off backpacks and supplies at either Penquis located at 262 Harlow St. Bangor or your local Katahdin Trust Company. Backpack and supplies will begin to be sorted and distributed starting August 12th.
All the backpacks and school supplies that are distributed are either donated or purchased with donated funds. “It’s community that makes this program happen,” says Penquis Community Relations Manager Renae Muscatell. “We truly could not do it without the generous support of all the businesses, organizations, and individuals that donate to the program.”[MT1]
Penquis is a community action agency serving families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties. Any questions about We’ve Got Your Back can be directed to info@penquis.org.
As the cost of living remains high, many families struggle to absorb all of the costs that come with a new school year. Through giving to We’ve Got Your Back, many children will have the confidence and tools needed for a great start to the 2024-25 school year because of the kindness and generosity of those who donate. When a child takes their new backpack and supplies to school on that first day, they will know it's because there's someone in the community who cares and wants their school experience to be the best it can be. Community contributions mean so much to both the parents and children.
We’ve Got Your Back will be participating in upcoming events to raise money and collect backpacks and school supplies for the program and get backpacks for children who need them. The upcoming events that we would appreciate assistance with:
- Wednesday, July 24th from 3-10pm, Chick-fil-A in Bangor (605 Stillwater Ave) will be donating 10% of proceeds from orders placed on the mobile app to We’ve Got Your Back.
- Thursday, August 8th from 10am-4pm, United Way Stuff the Bus event will be held in the Bangor Walmart’s parking lot (900 Stillwater Ave).
If you are not able to make it to one of these events, there are many ways to still support the program. You can donate directly to the program on We’ve Got Your Back’s website https://www.penquis.org/wgyb/, use text to give by texting 44321 GIVEBACKPACKS, or drop off backpacks and supplies at either Penquis located at 262 Harlow St. Bangor or your local Katahdin Trust Company. Backpack and supplies will begin to be sorted and distributed starting August 12th.
All the backpacks and school supplies that are distributed are either donated or purchased with donated funds. “It’s community that makes this program happen,” says Penquis Community Relations Manager Renae Muscatell. “We truly could not do it without the generous support of all the businesses, organizations, and individuals that donate to the program.”[MT1]
Penquis is a community action agency serving families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties. Any questions about We’ve Got Your Back can be directed to info@penquis.org.
Contact:
Renae Muscatell, Community Relations Manager
rmuscatell@penquis.org, (207) 973-3500
