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Kaitlyn Martinez is 16 years old and is the founder of BackPacks 4 Kids. The organization supports school systems by providing supplies to students-in-need. Recognizing the need for more technological supplies amid COVID-19, Kaitlyn wants to expand her organization and give children access to Chromebooks and refurbished computers. In the future, she hopes that BackPacks 4 Kids will have several branches across the country.

Hot 97.5 & 103.9 has teamed up with Backpacks 4 Kids AZ to help kids get back to school with all the tools they’ll need for a successful school year. Whether school is on-line or an in person education, our future leaders need supplies! Become a backpack hero and give valley kids a head start this year by donating a backpack filled with the school supplies they need to achieve in school. For a $20 donation, you can provide a student with a Hot 97.5 & 103.9 backpack filled with school supplies. Backpacks 4 Kids AZ mission is to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed in the classroom by providing free school supplies to students most in need. Go here to donate https://www.bp4kidsaz.com/product-page/hot-97-5-103-9-backpack

Kaitlyn Martinez, a member of the Youth and Education Commission for the City of Phoenix, is the founder of Backpacks for Kids AZ. Her organization provides students in need with school supplies. For more information visit https://www.backpacks4kidsaz.com.