Youth Villages aims to pack caring and confidence into backpacks
Volunteer Brett Houle helps witih the Backpack Heroes program. (Courtesy Youth Villages)
Proper school supplies can boost students' self-confidence. This year, Youth Villages’ annual Backpack Heroes drive will provide school supplies for about 650 kids in its community-based programs.
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Youth Villages backpacks 2023-24 school yearMichael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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