YulistaCARES Backpack Campaign logo

Yulista Annual

Backpack Campaign

2023

YOU DID IT! Through generous donations, Yulista and our communities raise and deliver backpacks filled with school supplies to students across the nation. With proper school supplies and resources, students gain the confidence and motivation to grow in their education. Many families struggle with the growing annual expenses of school supplies for their children. Our goal is to alleviate that burden and help equip students with the tools they need to be successful in their education.

We are thrilled to share we surpassed our 2023 goal of 1650 backpacks. Together, we raised 1941 backpack kits & 400 hygiene kits! Thank you for making this year the most successful campaign to date! 

CAMPAIGN COUNTDOWN

April 3 – May 31, 2023

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DONATION KITS // READY FOR CLASS

2023 GOAL // 1650 BACKPACK KITS & 400 HYGIENE KITS

2023 BACKPACK KIT PROGRESS
100%
2023 HYGIENE KIT PROGRESS
100%

RAISED // 1941 BACKPACK KITS & 400 HYGIENE KITS

BACKPACK + SUPPLIES - $15 EACH

All your school supply essentials in one backpack! Each backpack is filled with: 

  • Standard Size Backpack
  • Spiral Notebooks
  • Glue Sticks
  • Scissors 
  • Pens 
  • Pencils & Sharpener
  • 3 Ring Pouch 
  • Colored Pencils & Crayons
  • Highlighters
  • 12 inch Ruler
  • 3 Hole Folders

HYGIENE KIT (MIN. PURCHASE of 3)

We reached our target goal of 400 grooming sets to give students that extra confidence boost for class! Each Grooming Kit will include:

  • Toothpaste
  • Hairbrush 
  • Toothbrush 
  • Nail Clippers 
  • Shampoo & Body Wash 
  • Reusable Bag 
  • Deodorant Soap 
  • Washcloth

OUR IMPACT

Each year, YulistaCARES Backpack Campaign donates hundreds of backpacks filled with grade appropriate school supplies. This gives students hope and excitement so they can start the school year feeling confident and prepared. We have built some amazing partnerships with our Alaskan and local communities and look forward to reaching new students this year.

ALASKA DELIVERIES

COMMUNITY DELIVERIES

2023 ALASKA DELIVERY PLAN

We do our best to deliver backpacks to as many of our neighbors, partners, and Alaska Shareholders as possible. This year we will be supporting 7 new schools in the Calista Region. Be on the look out for more information on our US and local distribution for 2023! 

2023 COMMUNITY DELIVERY PLAN

Congratulations 2023 Winners!

TOP INDIVIDUAL DONORS

DOUGLAS STAPLES (YSS) – $1,555

BRENDON RATLIFF (TLS) – $750

 

TOP GROUP

MODIFICATION, INTEGRATION, MANUFACTURING (YIS/YAD/YAI) – $8,455 

Alvin Wells – Alabama
Stars & Strikes Entertainment Pass
Michael Mullett – Georgia
Donated back to Campaign – Thank You!! 
Tameka Stanton – Alabama
$50 Revivalist Gift Voucher
Jolene John – Alaska
$25 Amazon Gift Card
Christopher Noble – Alabama
Donated back to the Campaign – Thank you!!
Larry Roseke- Alabama
Pure Barre Class Pack & Swag
Maria Homolka – Alabama
(2) $10 Rock n Roll Sushi Gift Cards + Cup & (2) Cinemark Movie Tickets 
Kayla Contino – New Jersey
$25 Amazon Gift Card
Nate Luchner – Alabama
Donated Gift to Campaign Raffles – Thank You!!
Terrie Dawson- Alabama
Donated back to Campaign Raffles – Thank You!!
Alison Fields – Alabama
$50 Taco Mama Gift Card
Roy Patterson – Alabama
$75 Shop the 99 Boutique Gift Card + Necklace

Brenda Askins – Alabama
Shop the 99 Sweatshirt + Earrings
Laura Abernathy – Alabama
Sweet Pineapple Gift Bundle
Douglas Hamm – Texas
Donated back to Campaign – Thank You!! 
Ruth Hamanaka – Hawaii
(1) North Pole Coffee “Coffee for a Year” Subscription
Robert Glover – Alabama
$50 Texas De Brazil Gift Card
Kemberly Meyer – Indiana
Shop the 99 Sweatshirt & Earrings
Wendy McGee – Alabama
$60 Lanier House – Tea House Huntsville Gift Card
Kevin “Mike” Swaim – Alabama
Donated back to Campaign – Thank You!! 
Martin Quigley – Virginia
Donated back to Campaign – Thank You!! 
Douglas Staples – New Jersey
Donated back to Campaign – Thank You!! 
Jimmy Rutledge – Alabama
$50 Texas De Brazil Gift Card
Robert (Brent) Newson – Alabama
$25 Pint & Pixels Gift Card + Straight to Ale Swag
Brenton Webster – Alabama
Cineplanet 15 Madison – (4) Movie Tickets
Erica Beene – Alabama
North Pole Coffee Subscription
Khuong Nguyen- Texas
Donated back to Campaign – Thank You!! 
Richard Ramhold – Alabama
Huntsville Botanical Garden (4 passes)
Charles Roberts – Ohio
North Pole Coffee “Coffee for a Year” Subscription
Lisa Kirby Cox – Alabama
Yellow Hammer Swag Bundle
Will Fowler – Alabama
$40 Sam & Greg’s Pizzeria Gift Card
Thomas Melton –  Alabama
Huntsville Museum of Art – Family Pack (4)

Raffle Guidelines:

  • We will be hosting raffles when we meet the following milestones in 100 backpack increments and $10,000 raised increments. 
  • You may win a raffle prize only once.
  • All raffle prizes can be won by people outside Team Yulista.
  • Winners will draw/select a number (1-21) to select their prize.
  • For those not local to the Huntsville area, we have alternative prizes available. The team will contact you via email through your order # and information.
  • 100% of proceeds raised go towards the annual Backpack Campaign.
  • No purchase necessary to enter.

TEAM YULISTA TEAM TRACKING

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP 2 WINNING TEAMS!

THANK YOU TO ALL THE TEAMS FOR RALLYING TOGETHER! THIS IS HAS BEEN OUR BEST YEAR YET! 

1ST PLACE - THE SHORE BIRDS - $3790
RAISED $3790
2ND PLACE - Troy7 Home Office Team - $3175
RAISED $3175
BACKPACKING BOMBSHELLS - $1580
RAISED $1580
Trailblazers - $1205
RAISED $1205
Bluegrass Backpack Team - $840
RAISED $840
QUALITY TEAM - $745
RAISED $745
Team Luke/Gila BEND Team - $685
RAISED $685
Team Naddafinger (1) - $265
RAISED $265
ATK:V-22 Project Team - $1265
RAISED $1265
TEAM OMEGA - $890
RAISED $890
Cool Operators - $793
RAISED $793
TUNISTA HONOLULU - $720
RAISED $720
STRAITSYS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TEAM- $570
RAISED $570
Team Naddafinger (2) - $185
RAISED $185
TEAM HR - $90
RAISED $90

2023 DONORS

We truly have the best supporters in our communities. Thank you to our donors who have donated  prizes to encourage donations that will help us reach our goal! 

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