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Watch now: Backpack International finds ways to serve despite COVID-19 pandemic in 2020


Editor s note: During the holiday season, we re highlighting some of the many charities and ministries in our area.
When Oslyn Rodriguez visited her home country of Guyana in 2015, she thought it would be a normal trip.
“I went for what I thought was a regular family reunion,” she said.
But on that trip, Rodriguez discovered her life’s mission – serving children in need.
“I was confronted with extreme poverty in Guyana,” she said. “I felt like I needed to do something to help the children in that community. What I saw were children who lacked basic necessities that we have here in America. And I felt like I needed to do something to help those children.” ....

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Christmas in a Backpack begins with packing parties


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Christmas in a Backpack will look a little different this year. Due to COVID-19, Backpack International had to suspend its community-wide event. Last year, volunteers from all over Lee County gathered and helped pack 600 backpacks for kids in East Alabama, Guyana and Belize. Although the community can’t gather in a large group this year, there are still safe alternatives to give back to others. 
This year, Backpack International is hosting private packing parties for groups. This is a wonderful opportunity for a small/youth group, staff, family or any group to participate in a service project. The organization is now booking parties for groups with a maximum of 10 people. Although this is a volunteer opportunity, Backpack International is asking for a minimum donation of $5 per person. The organization will provide homemade baked goods and hot cocoa/tea/cider/coffee. It is also asking people to donate supplies such as bath towels, deodorant, too ....

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