Impact
Kindness, measured.
Backpacks are just the beginning. Here's what Touch of Terra has carried into the community, and the people behind the numbers.
Backpacks packed & given
Volunteers and counting
Student-run events so far
Of every Zeffy gift reaches the mission
In their words
The people behind every backpack.
With their permission, a few of the neighbors we've met share what a Touch of Terra backpack meant to them.
Muted while you watch, hover or tap to hear their story. Shared with permission.
Our partners
We don't do this alone.
Each year, students choose local organizations to serve alongside, learning who they help and what they truly need.
Saint Xavier High School
Our founding student partner in Louisville, where the pack-a-thons come to life.
Wayside Christian Mission
Emergency shelter and recovery in downtown Louisville, our first distribution partner.
St. John Center
A daytime refuge for men experiencing homelessness in Louisville.