09/09/2026
🎒 We are so proud to announce that 870 fully stuffed backpacks were packed and distributed through United Way’s Backpacks for Success and Sammy's Backpacks!
This year, Backpacks for Success and Sammy’s Backpacks joined forces with one shared goal: to help even more local students start the school year with the supplies they need.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, 870 fully stuffed backpacks have now made their way into schools across Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District!
A very special thank you to TD our presenting sponsor for their continued support, and to Xcite Design Marketing & Consulting our inspire creativity sponsor, for helping make this initiative possible.
We are also incredibly grateful to , , Breast Friends Give Back Sault Ste.Marie, Algoma Power Inc., Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie, CMHA Algoma, Mental Health & Addiction Services, St. Gerard Majella Church, and Tenaris In Canada for their generous donations of backpacks, school supplies and support.
And to every individual, business, organization and volunteer who donated, collected supplies, stuffed backpacks or supported us along the way — thank you! Reaching 870 backpacks was truly a community effort.
As students across Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District settle into their first week back at school, we wish them a wonderful school year ahead and hope these backpacks help them feel prepared, supported and ready to learn. ❤️🎒
