Wednesday, 8/13/25, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Detroit Zoo
8450 West 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Thanks to a partnership with the Detroit Zoo, backpack recipients will not only receive their backpacks full of supplies but also enjoy a wild day exploring the Zoo and all its amazing animals! Each backpack will include two complimentary Zoo tickets, one generously donated by the Detroit Zoo and the other provided by Volunteers of America Michigan. Tickets can be used on the day of the event or any time within one year of August 13, 2025.
We can’t wait to see you there and a heartfelt thank you to the Detroit Zoo for making this experience possible for the kids!
Want to help us ensure every child in need has a backpack?
Purchase Supplies
Shop at Our Online Store
Purchase items from our supply list on your own and drop them off at any of our six thrift stores or the VOAMI Southfield office at 21700 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 700, Southfield, MI 48075. Drop-offs will take place July 7-18, 2025.
We partner with Roonga™ to make shopping convenient. You can purchase grade-specific supply kits or pre-filled backpacks. The items purchased through this storefront will shipped directly to us at our office in time for the first day of school.
All supplies must be dropped off at one of our 6 thrift stores, our Southfield location or mailed directly to the office.
Have a child in need of a backpack?
Click the button below to fill out an application. While we hope to help as many children as possible, submitting an application does not guarantee a backpack, as the number we can provide depends on the generosity of our community.
NOTE: All backpacks MUST be picked up at our Backpacks 4 You at the Detroit Zoo event on August 13, 2025 located at 8450 West 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Registrations must be submitted by the legal guardian of each child, and only for children currently living in their household. Group registrations are not eligible through this form. If you are registering on behalf of a group, please email us at opbk@voami.org.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Valedictorian Sponsor
School Yard Sponsor
Additional thanks to:
The Molina Foundation
A heartfelt thank you to The Molina Foundation for their generous donation of thousands of books to include with our backpacks. Their support ensures that children receive not only the essential supplies they need but also a meaningful gift that reminds them someone cares.
Douglas J Salon
We’re incredibly grateful to Douglas J Salon for donating haircut vouchers to include with every backpack. Looking and feeling your best on the first day of school can make all the difference. Thanks to their generosity, hundreds of kids will step into the new year with confidence and pride.
Thank you for your backpack drives!
Cummins
Fisher Global Foundation
GBU Financial Life
Niagara Cares Fund
Nissan
Modern Wealth Management
Mortgage Center
MA Center Michigan
Want to learn more?
Phone: (248) 791-5105 ext. 1158 • opbk@voami.org