Hope Pkgs supplies first night bags that provide necessities for today and HOPE for tomorrow.
Because every child entering foster care deserves dignity and comfort especially during a traumatic situation.
During a Traumatic Situation,
Every Child Deserves…
Each First Night Bag is thoughtfully created and contains new, age appropriate items like:
pajamas
blankets
underwear
socks
toiletries
stuffed animals
Dignity
Entering foster care can be overwhelming, filled with sadness, desperation, and confusion. A backpack filled with new, personal items that don’t have to be shared with others can provide a much-needed sense of calm and comfort during this difficult time.
Comfort
First Night Bags help foster families and children connect during the challenging first moments of meeting. These bags bring a bit of hope to what can be an awkward situation. Your contribution creates a warm welcome into a new family and community.
Compassion
You play an essential role at Hope Pkgs!
A child has little time to pack personal belongings before arriving at a foster parent’s home. Sometimes a child arrives with only the clothes on their back.
Foster Child
Foster Parents
Families licensed to care for foster kids receive very little notice before their foster child arrive. (Sometimes just a few hours!)
First Night Bags are provided to Foster Kids - FREE of charge. Packed with essentials and a few comforting surprises, these bags offer a sense of hope during a time of transition.
First Night Bag
The only way Hope Pkgs can deliver over 1,000 hope filed bags to foster kids each year is because of YOU! Financial gifts and donated items enable Hope Pkgs to serve more than 70 of 83 counties in Michigan. Let’s get packing!
You
Because every child deserves comfort and hope especially during a traumatic situation.
Three Ways to be a Hope Packer TODAY!
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BUY a Bag ($50+)
A donation of $50 or more can make a meaningful difference for a child entering foster care by supplying them with essential items such as new pajamas, socks, underwear, and toiletries. The First Night Bag will also include a comforting, age appropriate item like a stuffed animal.
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BUILD a Bag
Do you enjoy shopping? Have ninja shopping skills? Consider purchasing items for Hope Pkgs' First Night Bags! Your generosity provides foster kids with comfort and care during a challenging time. Click below to view approved First Night Bag shopping list.
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SUPPORT the Mission
Your gift can make a world of difference—help bring hope and comfort to a child in need today. Your contribution will be used to purchase needed items to create First Night Bags.
