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From the smell of hot cocoa that wafts through the air to the shimmer of holiday lights that adorn front lawns, there’s no time quite as magical as the holidays. But for youth in the foster care system who are residing in local shelters and residential treatment centers and spending the holidays without families, this time of year can be dark and lonely.

This year, Carrying Hope is fulfilling holiday wishlists, providing holiday gift cards, and sponsoring special holiday-themed outings and celebrations for more than 50 foster youth. But we still need your help! If you would like to join us in spreading some extra hope and joy to these deserving kids during the holiday season, please consider sponsoring the foster youth we serve in one of two ways:

1. Sponsor a $50 holiday gift card for an older child or teen living in a local shelter or group home.

2. Make a Hope Pack for a child entering foster care. Making a Hope Pack with your child for another child who needs one is a wonderful and impactful way to give back as a family — you can be the difference-maker this holiday season for a child facing an unimaginably difficult transition. We are always in need of Hope Packs for all ages, newborns through teens, and you can find supply lists broken down by age and gender at our Make a Hope Pack page.

Your kindness and generosity will ensure that these special kids do not get overlooked, and we are so very grateful for the joy you will be bringing them during a time of year that is joyous for so many of us. Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Thank you and Happy Holidays from Carrying Hope!

You’re invited to Carrying Hope’s Annual Hope Blooms Gala!