The children’s ministry of Cascade Covenant Church in North Bend has donated 100 new backpacks to Encompass for distribution to families in need.

If you know of families in need with children of any age who would appreciate a new backpack for the opening of the school year, contact Paula Nelson, Encompass family support specialist, at (425) 888-2777, or stop by the Encompass Main Campus, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., while the supply lasts.