top of page
Marks Backpacks
 2015 Backpacks |  Room of Donated Supplies2015 |  Backpack Supply Example2015 |
|---|---|---|
 Finished Backpacks2015 |  Backpack Example2015 |  Hygiene Packet2015 |
 Resource SheetEach backpack gets a laminated sheet filled with resources |  2016 Backpacks |  Pile of Donated MaterialsDecember, 2017 |
 Belongings on the Street2017 |  Passing out Backpacks2017 |  A Recipient of our BackpackHe requested an additional backpack for another man whose belongings he was watching. (2017) |
 Tent City2017 |  Packed bags2017 |  Hygiene Items2017 |
 Waterbottles donated by RBC2018 |  Pile of Donations2018 |  Cards included in each backpack2018 |
 Community RestrictionsCommunity restrictions in place which makes daily living difficult for homeless individuals (2018) |  ContrastA homeless woman's possessions outside of the White House (2018) |  Backpack RecipientA woman named Yoonji, who passed away days following our initial encounter, per her companion (2018) |
 Wall of Packed Backpacks2018 |  Newspaper ArticleA newspaper article Marks Backpacks appeared in in the Valley Citizen (Middletown) 2018 |  Newspaper ArticleThe article also features a high school class which consistently contributes blankets. (2018) |
 Finding a Place to SleepHomeless individuals often seek doorframes & archways where they are allowed shelter, heat, and protection. (2018) |  Rainy NightAnother individual seeking shelter in a business archway at night. (2018) |  Rainy NightIn heavy rain - this blanket is tied to a steam grate in order to both capture the heat emitted, and create shelter from the rain. (2018) |
 Middletown High SchoolMiddletown High School allowed us to set up a donation stand at a football game, 2019. |  Art Honor SocietyCards made by the Art Honor Society at Middletown High School, 2019 |  Bed AreaA bedspace of a homeless individual in Georgetown (2019) |
 DonationsPurchased hygiene and winter supplies for the backpacks (2019) |  Bed SpaceTwo bed spaces of homeless individuals in Georgetown. (2019) |  Cleaned UpDay storage for cardboard boxes, likely used to create separation from the ground while sleeping (2019) |
 Cleaned UpHidden cardboard boxes, put away for the daytime. (2019) |  Bed SpaceOrganized sleeping area of a homeless individual, which provides privacy and safety (2019) |  Bed SpaceOrganized belongings of a homeless individual (2019) |
 Bed SpaceBed and belongings of a homeless individual (2019) |  Loss of ItemsDaily difficulties can arise often while living outdoors, including loss of belongings. (2019) |  BenchesCity infrastructure meant to push the homeless out can create difficulty and uncomfortableness - forcing those in need out of the area. (2019) |
 Packed UpPacked backpacks in the van, 2019 |  No CampingPolicing of where the homeless are able to take refuge creates difficulty in where they can sleep, and engage in daily living. (2019) |  Sleeping in the DaylightHomeless individual sleeping during the day, likely to increase his safety at night. (2019) |
 BenchesMore city infrastructure which aims at pushing out the homeless population, as they are unable to utilize the bench at night. (2019) |  BagsPacked bags, and meals ready to be distributed (2019) |  Distribution Day!2019 |
 Bags 2020Packed Backpacks |  Blankets 2020Renee and Emma holding blankets donated and made by Mrs. Steger's classroom at Middletown High School, Middletown MD. |  Blanket Donations 2020Blankets donated through Middletown High School |
 Donations 2020Mrs. Steger with blankets that she made and donated with her classroom |  Blanket Donations 2020Blankets made and supplied by Mrs. Stegers High School classroom |  Blanket Donations 2020Blankets made and supplied through Mrs. Steger's High School classroom |
 Donations 2020Corri with donations from Mrs. Steger's high school classroom, Middletown High, Middletown MD |  Recipient 2020Man who received donations exiting his tent |  Mural 2020Mural outside of the Department of Labor, labelled with "Homeless Lives Matter" |
 Tent City 2020 |  Tent City 2020 |  Tent City 2020 |
 Packed Bags 2020Bags packed and ready for distribution |  Home 2020Image of a homeless individuals belongings |  Gift Bags 2020Bags of supplies provided by another project by Celina Omenankiti |
 Distribution Day 2020Renee, Michelle, Corri, Eric, Emma on distribution day |  Distribution Day 2020Renee, Michelle, Corri, guest Shannon, and Emma on distribution day |  Donations 2020Room filled with donated supplies |
 Packed car 2020Donations from MHS filling the car |  Packing 2020Emma beginning work on packing the backpacks for distribution |  Packed Car 2020On distribution day, various extra items are packed into the car for those in need of more specific things. Every inch of the car is used! |
Our Work In Action
While we often do not take pictures of our recipients in order to protect their privacy, we do take pictures each year of the backpacks we have completed, which are displayed here! Roll your mouse over the pictures for an explanation of each image.
bottom of page