Student-led registered charity working to support youth facing homelessness

Our Mission

Our goal is to foster relationships and partnerships among the Kingston and Queen’s University community by educating and inspiring youth to advocate for their peers in-need.

Formulating a sense of belonging and de-stigmatizing adolescents aligns with our mission of ensuring that no child is left behind, and neither are their belongings. 

Our Contribution to Date

  • 254

    Backpacks and bags distributed to youth across Ontario.

  • 37

    Companies and community partners who have supported our organization.

  • 7

    Bag drives held for youth experiencing homelessness.

“We observed the incredible work they have put into co-creating Bags of Promise. This accomplishment has not only impacted those in need, but has also been an incredible example of how future women leaders can make a difference in our society.”

Jason and Lynda McDonell, Executive VP Advance Auto Parts and Founder of Pique Prosperity

“They are ambitious and driven, while being thoughtful and focused. As someone who co-founded Boat Rocker with a friend nearly twenty years ago, these are qualities that I recognize as being valuable and promising.”

David Fortier, Co-Executive Chairman of Boat Rocker Media

Our Bag Drives

  • Bags of promise youth charity organizations at risk youth programs homeless shelters student charity student led charity bop kingston bop guelph youth homelessness kingston youth homelessness toronto donations youth homelessness canada youth charity

    February 2022 - Kingston Youth Shelter Donation

  • Bags of promise youth charity organizations at risk youth programs homeless shelters student charity student led charity bop kingston bop guelph youth homelessness kingston youth homelessness toronto donations youth homelessness canada youth charity

    April 2022 - Kingston Youth Shelter Donation

  • Bags of promise youth charity organizations at risk youth programs homeless shelters student charity student led charity bop kingston bop guelph youth homelessness kingston youth homelessness toronto donations youth homelessness canada youth charity

    May 2022 - Ukraine Medical Support Donation

  • February 2023 - Kingston Interval House Donation

  • February 2023 - Integrated Care Hub Donation

  • June 2023

We are so excited to be selected for @spincokingston Spin it Forward ride on December 2nd! Spaces are filling up FAST! Book your ride or add yourself to the wait list at the link in our bio.
Want to learn more about the Promise Program? 🔍 Applications to the Promise Program are available at the link in our bio. Applications are due Monday, November 21st at 11:59pm. We look forward to reading your applications!
We are so eager to share with you our new team photos, including all of new hires on the BOP Team 🤩 Stay tuned!
November is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. Over the month, we will be sharing resources, education, & opportunities to learn more about youth homelessness in Canada. This post highlights one of the main causes of youth homelessness in Can
Call for artists!🎨 Our education team is creating a children’s book and we need your help with illustrations! Enter our contest for the chance to be selected as the illustrator for the BOP children’s book! Please send submissions to
Applications for our NEW mentorship programs are now live! 🤝 The Promise Program places students with youth-at-risk for homelessness in Kingston to provide guidance & support. The commitment will be 1-2 hours per week for online & in-pers
October 17th marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Read through this post to better understand factors impacting poverty rates in Canada.
Kingston hiring is now closed! 🎒We can’t wait to read all of your applications! Reminder that Guelph applications are open until October 5th at 11:59pm. Please see the link in our bio to apply! 📸 : @luis.gogar
3 MORE DAYS!📣 We are extending our hiring period to Saturday, October 1st! Get those applications in & check the link in our bio for more information on the positions available.
Wondering what our teams are up to? Here’s an update on the Advocacy team! Apply to be an advocacy officer at the link in our bio. Due September 28th.