Mike Morse with students holding their new Project Backpack backpacks

Project Backpack

Changing Lives, One Backpack at a Time

  • Since 2013
  • 350,000+ backpacks donated
  • Grades K-5
What
Project Backpack DetroitFree backpacks and school supplies
When
Sunday, Aug 8, 202712 PM to 2 PM
Where
Mike Morse Law Firm24901 Northwestern Highway, Southfield Get directions
Who
You!Michigan students in grades K-5
Mike Morse giving a thumbs-up beside a student with a new orange backpack Students showing off their new backpacks

Since 2013

Project Backpack’s Impact

Project Backpack began in 2013 as a backpack giveaway to 400 Detroit Public School students. Mike quickly recognized the overwhelming need for backpacks and school supplies. By the following year, the initiative expanded, donating 23,000 backpacks to Detroit Public School students.

Since then, Project Backpack has continued to grow with the mission of providing backpacks and school supplies to any student in Michigan who needs them. As of last year, over 300,000 backpacks have been donated to Michigan students.

Each year, Project Backpack aims to expand further, fulfilling its founding goal. We are dedicated to ensuring all students in Michigan, and beyond, have the tools they need for a successful school year.

  1. 2013A backpack giveaway to 400 Detroit Public School students
  2. The next year23,000 backpacks donated to Detroit Public School students
  3. TodayBackpacks and school supplies for any student in Michigan who needs them

Sunday, Aug 8, 2027

Event Details

Enjoy food trucks, Kona Ice, face painting, games, live entertainment, and fun giveaways for the whole family!

Student must be present to receive a backpack.

  • Open to all Michigan students in grades K-5.
  • One backpack per student.
  • Backpacks will be given away on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited.
  • Pre-registration is not required to attend event and receive a backpack.
Students walking down a school hallway wearing their new backpacks
Event location Mike Morse Law Firm24901 Northwestern HighwaySouthfield, MI 48075 Get directions

Project Backpack 2025

350,000 Backpacks and Counting

Project Backpack’s mission is to empower students through education by providing the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.

Detroit, Flint and beyond

Project Backpack Through the Years

  • Dozens of students holding their new backpacks over their heads
  • Mike Morse with young students holding their new backpacks
  • Students wearing their new backpacks in a school hallway
  • Mike Morse with two young students and their new backpacks
  • Students giving a thumbs-up with their new backpacks in a school auditorium
  • Mike Morse handing out backpacks in a school gym
  • A wall of new backpacks ready to give away

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