We believe in building strong connections within our community and creating meaningful partnerships. Learn more about our corporate partners who donate goods in support of our bag drives and our shelter partners that allow our organization to distribute the bags to vulnerable youth.
Our Partners
BOP in the Press
Toronto Star - Student led organization starts a donation drive to help homeless youth in the community
Global News - Live Interview
Queen's Gazette - Supporting Local Youth in Need
Guelph Mercury Tribune - Spring Bag Drive
Global News - University students donate supplies for homeless youths in Kingston, Ont.
Queen's Gazette - Celebrating Student Leadership
Queen's Gazette - Student-led organization contributes to local youth shelter
Kingstonist - Bags of Promise seeks to combat youth homelessness in Kingston
Award-Winning
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2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.
Our Co-Founders & Co-Presidents, Celina and Brooke, were nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards in January of 2022. This award recognizes “Canada’s most accomplished and impactful women who have demonstrated excellence — from economic growth to social change, from local to global reach, across multiple sectors.”
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2022 Youth Award of Merit in King Township.
Bags of Promise was recognized with the Youth Award of Merit in King Township on behalf of Co-Founder & President, Celina Lovisotto. The award acknowledges an individual’s dedication and contribution within the community. The recipient has diligently worked towards identifying a problem and taking action to create change in hopes of inspiring others.
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2022 Brian Yealland Community Leadership Award.
In Spring 2022, BOP was awarded the Brian Yealland Community Leadership award. The award recognizes Queen students who work with and encourage local youth who are experiencing social, behavioral, economic or other challenges by helping them realize their worth as individuals and their potential for achievement.
