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.

INITIATIVES WE CARE ABOUT

THE TREVOR PROJECT

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. Their crisis counselors are trained to answer calls from LGBTQ young people who reach out to their free, confidential 24/7 Lifeline, chat, and text crisis services when they are feeling suicidal or need a safe, non-judgmental place to talk.

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UNCF

The nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. The UNCF funds scholarships for Black students and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU’s). We’ve partnered with UNCF to grant four students a scholarship of up to $20,000 each while attending up to four years of college. Apply for a scholarship.

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LIGHTEN THE LOAD

More than 7 out of 10 young people say mental health issues are weighing them down. That’s why JanSport created #LightenTheLoad, a new mission to connect you with tools and resources to support your mental health.

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SURPLUS PROJECT

The surplus collection breathes new life into heritage designs. Zippers, Straps, tread and fabric. Excess materials are all rescued before they can hit the factory room floor, then transformed into a classic pack with the future in mind.

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RECYCLED PROJECT

Our research and development division is on a mission to work more recycled materials into our packs than they ever thought was possible. The results highlight how seriously we take sustainability.

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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.

Do you have a donation suggestion? Reach out to donations@jansport.com

BLOGS TO HELP YOU GET INVOLVED

5 Tips To Jump-Start Your Journaling Practice

Mandy Carr Oct 06, 2022

These are challenging times right now, and if your mental health has taken a hit, you’re not alone, seven out of 10 young people say mental health issues are weighing them down