Building Families for Children Back-to-School Backpack Drive & Volunteer Opportunity As graduations are celebrated and the school year comes to a close, Building Families for Children (BFC) is already preparing for the upcoming school year to ensure children and families in our community begin the year equipped for success. Through our annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive, we are working to provide fully packed backpacks to students in need throughout Howard County and surrounding communities. Backpack Collection Drive Now through July 17, 2026 Community members, businesses, churches, and organizations are invited to donate new, fully packed backpacks. Drop-Off Locations Building Families for Children 7142 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD City on a Hill Community Church 8850 Baltimore Street, Savage, MD 20763 Please call ahead to schedule your drop-off. Volunteer Packing Parties July 21-23, 2026 Help prepare backpacks for distribution by joining one of our volunteer Packing Parties at: City on a Hill Community Church 8850 Baltimore Street Savage, MD 20763 Volunteer Shift Times 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Organizations, churches, businesses, and community groups are encouraged to participate. When registering volunteers, please provide: Preferred date(s) Preferred shift time(s) Number of volunteers attending Volunteer registration deadline: July 17, 2026 Contact Information For questions, backpack drop-offs, or volunteer coordination, please contact: Tara Anderson Program Director, Safe Families for Children 410-872-1050 ext. 1820