Carry 117 BACKPACKS

Most churches and organizations are already doing backpack drives…

….meeting real needs in their communities.

What if you could do that same drive… and double your impact?

When you partner with Carry 117, every backpack you purchase doesn’t just serve someone locally, it also creates dignified employment for women in Ethiopia, helping them provide for their families, keep their children in school, and stay together.

We know there are so many different ways organizations run backpack drives. That’s why we’re not asking you to fit into a rigid model—we want to work with you. Whether you distribute backpacks for back-to-school, foster care, food pantries, or community outreach, we’ll help you integrate Carry 117 backpacks in a way that makes sense for your unique environment.

Our goal is simple:
Create a win for your community and a win for families around the world.

We’re still growing this initiative, which means pre-ordering helps us plan production, ship inventory stateside, and continue expanding this impact. Our big dream is to one day have enough inventory in the U.S. that pre-orders aren’t necessary, but we’ll get there together, with partners who are willing to say, “Yes—we’re in.”

We’d love to hear your ideas, learn your model, and help you build something that works for your community.