Sgt. Reckless made a name for herself during the Korean War. This four legged majestic animal holds a special place in many veterans’ hearts and some say they wouldn’t be here today without her…
Read MoreMedical marijuana for veterans has certainly gained attention in the public eye. Find out what the founders of Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance are doing to help our veterans heal…
Read MoreBackpacks For Life is helping another NJ nonprofit, run by a formerly homeless veteran who is actively changing the lives of children aging out of the foster care program.
Read MoreBackpacks For Life was privileged to have a very special guest speaker at this year’s Golf Outing. Tyler Stallings, a 6-year-old boy with a heart of gold for serving our veterans, shared his mission with our supporters…
Read MoreEasterseals of South Florida provides respite care to disabled/ill veterans and the family members that are taking care of them. By providing care for a few hours a week, Easterseals is able to give veterans continued support they need.
Read MoreA new food pantry has opened for Veterans in need in Passaic County, NJ. Located in Paterson, the food pantry will be open on Sundays for Veterans and their families to utilize. One veteran says it is exactly what this city and the veterans need.
Read MoreU.S. soldiers experience PTSD like symptoms and side effects from Malaria drug
Read MoreNuru International, a nonprofit started by a former U.S. Marine, is seeking military veterans for two exciting job opportunities.
Read MoreRead about our experience with Cryotherapy as we continue exploring new and healthy approaches to healing for veterans.
Read MoreNJ Veterans are eligible for for a $3,000 tax exemption for 2017.
Read MoreA new nonprofit serving our disabled veterans with American Classic Cars..
Read MoreWe were recently contacted by someone interested in writing an article about what we do at Backpacks For Life. The woman asked some great questions and we thought, this would be a great thing to share with our followers to continue spreading awareness and familiarizing people with the work that we do.
Read MoreWe at Backpacks For Life are constantly working hard & searching for new and innovative ways for veterans to get the help they need, instead of turning to medication and surgery. Recently we discovered the benefits of float therapy...
Read MoreBackpacks For Life went to Google HQ in NYC to have a packing event catered to our female veterans...
Read MoreWe recently discovered a wide range of resources for veterans from the site that does jobs & networking best...LinkedIn.
Read MoreBackpacks For Life has teamed up with Toaster Shades for a one of a kind collaboration. Toaster Shades started back in 2007 with the idea of creating wearable art and not just any kind of wearable art. Give their team your logo, branding or idea and they come up with amazing custom sunglasses!
Read MoreOne year ago today we had the idea to make the coolest and most innovative Backpack out there. We have a few patents and a dozen other cool features in the works for this backpack. We have been busy prototyping,making 3-D prints, on calls getting the blueprints drawn out with Tsuga Canopies, LLC., and soon you will be able to have your own Backpacks For Life Backpack!
Read MoreBackpacks For Life participates in a handful of Stand Down events throughout each year on the East Coast but this year, we were able to expand our presence and help veterans on the West Coast in California!
Read MoreYou may know him as a judge on the hit TV show Top Chef, but Tom Colicchio is doing other great work behind the scenes involving food and veterans.
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