“I just wanted to email you and say I really appreciate what you guys are doing. I’m a freshman in college and I’ve been struggling and there’s a card in the box that really made my day. My family hasn’t really been the greatest… so I haven’t had anyone [to] just say you got this or good job. And so the card really really made my day. What you guys are doing is really really great and you guys are making a difference.” -Young adult
Our next batch of Care Packages will be going out in April! We’ll be filling 300+ packages with study snacks, hygiene and school supplies, gift cards and encouraging notes and cards and shipping them directly to young adults who are defying the odds by enrolling in college or a vocational program beyond high school.
How can I help?
Now through March 25, we’re collecting snacks, hygiene items, study supplies and gift cards. Now’s the time to organize your group (workplace, community or faith group and families) to host a donation drive for us. The list of items we need is here. You can also shop our Amazon Wish List and items will come right to us.
How can I get a Care Package? Or, I know someone who would love a Care Package:
Youth who are eligible have:
- Obtained their high school diploma or equivalent, and
- Spent time in foster care as a youth, and
- Are still engaged with services through the Massachusetts DCF, and
- Are currently furthering their education in any way (2- or 4-year college, vocation training, certificate program, etc.)
Click here to sign-up by 3/25. We accept sign-up’s from either youth themselves or an adult in their lives.
