Badges & Backpacks

Supporting the Children of Our Community's Heroes

As our public safety professionals dedicate their lives to protecting and serving Paulding County, we believe it’s our turn to give back—to their families.

Badges & Backpacks is a back-to-school fundraising campaign created by Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc. to support the children of local law enforcement, fire, EMS, and 911 personnel. Our goal is simple: help relieve the financial burden of the school season by providing essential supplies, backpacks, and resources to the children of those who serve and protect.

Whether their parents wear a badge, carry a hose, answer emergency calls, or race to save lives, these kids represent the heart of Paulding's public safety community. With your support, we can ensure they head back to school equipped, confident, and ready to succeed.

How You Can Help:

• Make a donation: Every dollar helps us fill a backpack with supplies.

• Sponsor a child: A $75 gift covers a full backpack and essentials.

• Spread the word: Share our mission with your network and help us reach our goal.

Let’s stand behind the families who stand on the frontlines for us every day. Together, we can make sure no hero’s child starts the school year without what they need.