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From the Annual Conference Office<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you wonder whether Annual Conference makes a positive impact in the cities we visit? We really do! Here’s proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the monetary offering of $17,032.78 for BackPack Beginnings, Conferencegoers gave:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backpacks – 196
School Supplies – 4,772
Hygiene Products – 1,520
Feminine Hygiene – 2,074
Shoes – 5
Toys\/Stuffed Animals – 69
Clothing Accessories – 46
Blankets – 12
Household Goods – 23
Clothing – 190
Books – 242
Wipes \u2013 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Youth help collect Witness to the Host City donations for BackPack Beginnings in Greensboro, N.C., at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren. Photo by Glenn Riegel<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A note from Parker White, founder and president of BackPack Beginnings:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m deeply grateful for the incredible support that the conference attendees showed BackPack Beginnings once again this year. I was truly overwhelmed\u2014in the best way\u2014by both the generous monetary contributions and the thoughtful in-kind donations. Your collective kindness and energy left a lasting impact, and you\u2019ve truly left us stronger than when you arrived. Your continued belief in and commitment to our mission mean the world to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a part in making this possible.<\/strong> Your support is making a real difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— For more about the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference go to www.brethren.org\/ac<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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