YMCA OPERATION BACKPACK 2023 For 19 years the YMCA of Greater Houston has partnered with our community through YMCA Operation Backpack to ensure that all children start the school year with the tools they need to be successful. Our goal for 2023 is to impact 30,000 Houston area youth with school supply kits and educate the community on what the YMCA is doing year-round to empower youth.