Our events are open to ALL elementary school students in Alexandria, Virginia and Fairfax County, Virginia
Backpacks are given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Supplied are limited!!!
One-back pack is available, per student - while supplies last!
The student must be present to receive the backpack!
Pre-registration is not required, but is recommended.
There will be food, games, fun, and prizes too!
Location: Blaszkow Legal, 5270 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, Va. 22312
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Project Backpack's
3rd Annual Giveaway was a Huge Success!
Our event was held on 8/9/25, and we gave away thousands of backpacks to school students throughout Northern Virginia!!!
Thank you to all who came out, including our sponsors, volunteers, and other participants!
Stay turned for the 2026 Project Backpack Giveaway - Bigger and Better than Ever!
Have a Great School Year, from Blaszkow Legal
PRE-REGISTER NOW!
Back to School with Blaszkow Legal!
OPEN TO ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
AND FAIRFAX COUNTY!
What Is in the Backpack?
The backpacks being distributed are not empty! Each one is filled with back-to-school supplies, including:
Wide-ruled Notebook
2 pocket-folders
Box of No. 2 Pencils
Pencil sharpener
Pencil case/pouch
Eraser
Crayons
Glue stick
Water bottle
A pen
Scissors
Sponsors
Would you or your business like to get involved, too?
Blaszkow Legal is proud to offer sponsorships to other local businesses and organizations who wish to donate either time or money to help us help local families and schools start the year off right. Project Backpack is entering its 3rd year of providing backpacks and other school supplies, and we welcome other members of the community!
If you are and/or your business are interested in supporting Project Backpack, email us for more information: info@blaszkowlegal.com
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The History of
Project Backpack
Project Backpack started as Attorney Joseph Blaszkow’s idea to give back to the Alexandria community that he serves. He and his company, Blaszkow Legal, put the backpack giveaway together and worked hard to roll it out. 2023 started with just one school, the John Adams Elementary School. Given the resounding success of that event, 2024 saw the event open up tp the whole of Alexandria!
2025 was the biggest year yet, with thousands of happy students and families taking part!
Meet the founder
Attorney Joseph Blaszkow is CEO of Blaszkow Legal, PLLC, Alexandria’s leading car accident and personal injury law firm. The firm has been located in Alexandria for the last 12 years, after moving to Virginia from DC. Mr. Blaszkow decided that he wanted to give back to the community that has helped the firm to prosper and thrive, and began exploring a way to do that.
Mr. Blaszkow began Project Backpack when he was informed that so many students struggled to start the school year off well, because some families have a hard getting supplies that are needed.
Mr. Blaszkow began Project Backpack when he was informed that so many students struggled to start the school year off well, because some families have a hard getting supplies that are needed.
Blaszkow Legal was founded to help people injured in car accidents and other personal injury cases to get the compensation they deserve. He focused his practice on these cases when he saw that most insurance companies were taking advantage of unrepresented people.
Visit the "About Project Backpack" Page for more information!
The history
The first Project Backpack event in 2023 was a smaller giveaway, and focused on one local school, the John Adams Elementary School. The event was held in the school’s gymnasium, and was helped by the JAES PTA, who sent in numerous volunteers to help stuff and handout the backpacks!
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An extravaganza atmosphere was created too, with a face painter present and a man who made balloon animals for the kids. Food and shaved-ice treats were also available!
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The Project Backpack giveaway for 2024 was planned to be a much larger event, and was held at the Blaszkow Legal headquarters building near the intersection of I-395 and Edsall Road.
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Students and their families can come, park, get their backpacks and school supplies, and have food and fun while they wait!