A Renewed Commitment. A Brighter Future.

Beyond the Backpack is more than a back-to-school event, it's a community investment in students and families.

Hosted by Purpose Driven Advocacy Center (PDAC), this annual event helps families prepare for the school year by providing free clothing, shoes, hygiene essentials, and other resources that remove barriers to success.

We also celebrate the future by awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers that will strengthen our communities.

Every donation helps ensure that a child starts the school year with confidence, a family receives the support they need, and a student takes one step closer to achieving their dreams.

Together, we're doing more than filling backpacks...we're creating opportunities, restoring hope, and building brighter futures.

Beyond the Backpack Event

A Renewed Commitment. A Brighter Future.