There are many ways to impact kids in foster care during the holidays. Here are some ideas:
- You can buy Christmas gifts, donate new or gently used clothing, books, shoes, etc. Here are some places to give to:
- Helen’s Hope Chest – http://www.mesaunitedway.org/helens-hope-chest/
- Arizona Helping Hands – http://www.azhelpinghands.org/
- Jose’s Closet – http://www.josescloset.org/
- ASA Now – http://www.asanow.org/
- Three Precious Miracles – http://www.threepreciousmiracles.com/
- http://www.arizonadreamcenter.org/
- You can give the gift of an experience. Here are some options
- Foster Arizona – $20 provides 1 child the opportunity to have a day of fun at the Science Center on January 6. https://www.youcaring.com/arizonakidsingrouphomefostercare-1033433
- Arizona Friends of Foster – https://www.affcf.org/
- You can volunteer to help.
- Foster Arizona needs 60 hosts to spend the day with kids at the Science Center January 6, 2018. Sign up here! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/
4090849A8AF2FA3FF2-oneticket - Any of the above organizations are always looking for volunteers especially during the holiday season when the need is greater.
- Foster Arizona needs 60 hosts to spend the day with kids at the Science Center January 6, 2018. Sign up here! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/
- If there is a kinship, birth family, young adult that has aged out, or foster family in your circle, you can also choose to directly impact them. Connecting with people in this way makes a huge difference!
Thank you for your great question! If you have questions, send them to #youaskedfa or Kim@fosteraz.com