Vancouver charity gives out 1,000 backpacks to help families ahead of new school year

Vancouver charity gives out 1,000 backpacks to help families ahead of new school year

August 18, 2024 11:39 am PST.

City Reach Care Society is giving away 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to help families under financial pressure with the costs of going back to school.

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