The Evie & Linus Backpack Initiative

Helping Every Child Start School with Confidence

The Evie & Linus Backpack Initiative is a community-driven program created by Heather's daughter Evie to ensure every child begins the school year feeling prepared, confident, and excited.

This inspired the heartwarming story of Evie & Linus Go to Kindergarten, the initiative provides children with more than just school supplies—it gives them encouragement, confidence, and the reminder that they are never alone on their first day.

Our Mission

We believe every child deserves to walk into school feeling seen, supported, and ready to learn.

Through community partnerships, donations, and local businesses, the Evie & Linus Backpack Initiative provides backpacks filled with essential school supplies, healthy snacks, and messages of encouragement to children and families in need.

Because every great adventure begins with one brave step.

What's Inside Every Backpack

Each backpack may include:

• Backpack
• Notebook and folders
• Crayons, markers, and colored pencils
• Glue sticks and scissors
• Pencils and erasers
• Water bottle
• Healthy snack pack
• Lunchbox (when available)
• Hygiene essentials
• A signed copy of Evie & Linus Go to Kindergarten (when sponsored)
• A handwritten note reminding every child that they are brave, kind, and capable

Community Partnerships

The initiative welcomes partnerships with:

• Local businesses
• Schools
• Churches
• Libraries
• Community organizations
• Healthcare providers
• Corporate sponsors
• Individual donors

Together, we can make sure no child starts school without the tools they need to succeed.

Sponsor a Child

Your generosity can provide a child with confidence on one of the biggest days of their life.

Sponsorship Levels

$35
Backpack & Supplies for one student

$75
 Backpack with school supplies, water bottle, lunch bag for one student

$125
Backpack, supplies, healthy snacks, and a copy of Evie & Linus Go to Kindergarten

$500+
Sponsor an entire classroom or school partnership

Volunteer Opportunities

Help us:

• Pack backpacks
• Host community backpack events
• Read Evie & Linus in classrooms and libraries
• Organize school supply drives
• Deliver backpacks to partner organizations

Our Promise

Every backpack carries more than pencils and notebooks.

It carries hope.

It carries confidence.

It carries the reminder that every child belongs.

Pack Confidence. Inspire Kindness. Change a Child's First Day.

Help us fill backpacks, build confidence, and brighten first days. Together, we can ensure every child starts school feeling prepared, encouraged, and excited for the adventure ahead.

Every donation. Every backpack. Every child matters.