Sara began it all for us at HELP. Referred to us by Directions Youth Center Vancouver, Sara was ready to take on her studies to become a Dental Receptionist. She kindly provided this video upon her graduation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rQg_W8neA0

We are pleased to announce that Cara Sinclair, founder of Project Backpack and HELP Youth Canada, was awarded the BC Medal of Good Citizenship in June of 2021. The B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship celebrates British Columbians who have acted in a particularly generous, kind or selfless manner for the common good without expectation of…

H.E.L.P. Youth Update – By the numbers HELP/Project Backpack continues to grow thanks to the continued support from our generous supporters To date, we have assisted 21 at-risk youth fulfill their dreams of pursuing an education at the following schools: UBC, BCIT, Langara College, Vancouver Community College, Douglas College, Vancouver School of Bodywork & Massage,…

Despite the COVID pandemic, H.E.L.P. for Youth Canada Society & Project Backpack/PBP continued to do important work for those most in need: Vancouver’s homeless & at-risk youth. And while all of us were encouraged to ‘stay home’ during the pandemic, how does a homeless youth stay home?   This question inspired empathy, creativity & hard…