Backpacks for the Street is a non-profit organization working to give some hope to the homeless people living on the streets of New York City by providing them with some of the basic necessities of life in a backpack. This year-round operation adjust the contents of the packs for winter and summer weather. Please support this organization by donating to its Facebook page. See a CBS News summary of the work being done at the link below on this page.
Backpacks for the Street