Bringing Joy
Building
Futures
At For the Kid in All of Us, we seek to spark hope, inspire joy, and equip kids with the tools they need to succeed.
Uncover Our Story
At For the Kid in All of Us, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to dream big. Through the simple yet powerful gifts of backpacks filled with essential school supplies and toys that spark joy, we provide children facing hardship with the tools they need to learn, grow, and imagine a brighter future. By igniting hope and fostering confidence, we help ensure that every child has the opportunity to embrace their full potential—because every child deserves a chance to thrive.
This Is Where The Fun Meets The FTK Mission
Backpack Party
Help Georgia’s kids start school strong with the supplies they need to succeed.
Fall Beer Bust
Enjoy all-you-can-drink beer while bringing brighter futures to Georgia’s kids.
Toy Party
Bring a toy, share the joy, and give kids a brighter holiday.
Now Accepting Beneficiary Applications
For the Kid in All of Us is now accepting applications for organizations to become the 2026 beneficiary of Backpack in the Park. This annual event helps provide essential school supplies to children in need so they can start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.
Applications must be submitted by May 15th to be considered.
Board of Directors
Jonathan Goldman
President
Aaron Bloomfield
President-Elect
Aaron Moen
Secretary
Reed Nugent-Jones
Treasurer
Joshua Hirschheimer
Travis W. Brookshire
Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Wigasi Brant
Connor Blankenship
Trent Clyde
Chess Britt-Leon
Earl Fields
Victoria Ferree
Ben Leher
Marlie Joseph
Suzanne Podzemny
Fleming Patterson
Steven Welch
Marcus Vellon-Everett
Justin White
FTK Advisory Board
Founder Alex Wan • William Duffee Braun • Stacy Brown • Dave Cashman • Tom Dinkleman • Kent Finley • Brian Isbell-Garcia • Mikkel Hylderbrant • Bill Kaelin • John Le • Jeff Mayhew • Fabricio Moraes • Rakesh Parekh • Enrique Vellon-Everette