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If you want to go far, go together

As global citizens, we’re aware of the small but significantly positive impact a company like JanSport can have. Backed By JanSport is a collection of our efforts to share weight and voice with like minded organizations bringing goodness into the world.

Our Community Impact

Basketball Court Reno

Basketball Court Reno

By partnering with a local Denver artist, Detour, we were able to renovate a basketball court in Montbello and donated a pack to every students in a nearby school.

Bike Workshops

Bike Workshops

We built and donated 110 bikes for Denver students, just in time for back to school.

Pack Donations

Pack Donations

10,000 backpacks donated to the World Central Kitchen in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and over 8,500 donated to Denver area schools.

Initiatives We Care About

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