Free Backpacks, School Supplies, Zoo Tickets and More Available to Metro Detroit Students in Need Through Operation Backpack

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (July 15, 2025)—Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI), a metro Detroit nonprofit agency specializing in providing critical services, shelter and food for veterans, affordable housing for aging seniors, and supportive services for struggling families, is announcing the return of its annual Operation Backpack campaign with this year’s Backpacks 4 You at the Detroit Zoo event providing metro Detroit children in need with essential school supplies and, new this year, a few fun surprises. With more than 900 metro Detroit students in need who have already signed up, Volunteers of America Michigan expects to give away more than 1,200 backpacks directly to community members, in addition to another…..

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