Giving Gifts to Foster Children

We give to Foster Children in 23 Counties of the TN Department of Children’s Services and their local areas. All of these children receive our gifts, backpacks, blankets, beds, mattresses, stuffed animals, snacks, and more.

Created in 2017, we are a 501c3 NonProfit that distributes gifts to your local foster children in Nashville’s 8 surrounding counties and more.

Please donate via venmo, paypal, apple pay, cash app, facebook, cash, credit card, or check. For specific purchase and donation requests, contact Patti@GiveABackpack.org or via text at 615-585-4087.

www.Venmo.com/GiveABackpack-org (No Fee)

www.PayPal.me/GiveABackpack (4% Fee unless mark as friends and family). 

www.facebook.com/GiveABackpack.org

www.Cash.Me/GiveABackpack

Apple Pay. GiveToday@icloud.com

To Give “New” and “Like-New” Items

They are only able to grab one trash bag full of stuff when leaving their home during these circumstances.

Our goal is to give them a new backpack, duffel bag, and blanket so they don’t have to carry their belongings in a trash bag.

Giving the gift basket, as they are leaving their home, will hopefully show them some love and give them some comfort during their difficult circumstances and tough situation.

Our hope is to encourage the foster children to “Just love anyway … even when it’s hard.”

Even when people are rude, or mean to you, or leave you … just love them anyway … even when it’s hard. Why? Because love always wins and it will give you the peace you need to keep moving forward.

Why We Are Giving

There are 3,200 foster children a year in the Middle TN area that are being removed from their homes for various reasons including neglect, abandonment, incarceration, inadequate housing, caretaker drug or alcohol use, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc.

Most Important

According to research, neglected children mostly want their own blanket and toothbrush.

Nashville’s 8 Surrounding Counties

We are currently servicing Nashville’s eight surrounding counties: 

1. Cheatham Co – Ashland City – 110

2. Montgomery Co – Clarksville – 551

3. Robertson Co – Springfield – 134

4. Rutherford Co – Murfreesboro – 325

5. Sumner Co – Gallatin – 220

6. Trousdale Co – Hartsville – 10

7. Williamson Co – Franklin – 175

8. Wilson Co – Lebanon – 423 Equals a total of 1,948 foster children being serviced during the year. Statistics data 9.30.17. 

Adults Who Were in the System

I’ve had many testimonies from adults that were in the foster care system that said, “if they had a backpack then, it would have changed their life!” Owning a backpack and duffle bag, instead of carrying their belongings in one trash bag, completely raises their self-esteem! The foster children love the gift baskets and their eyes bright up when they see it being presented to them! 

Encourage

Giving the gift basket, as they leave their home, will hopefully show them some love and give some comfort during their difficult circumstance and tough situation. Our hope is to encourage the foster children to “Just love anyway … even when it’s hard.”

Connect on Facebook

We definitely need your help and time! Send me a text, msg, or email to receive information on how and when! There are pictures of our gift baskets on our Facebook page at – www.facebook.com/giveabackpack.org 

Donations

All donations go directly to local foster children.

Links of ways to give. Thank you!   

www.Venmo.com/GiveABackpack-org (No Fee)

www.PayPal.me/GiveABackpack (4% Fee unless mark as friends and family). 

www.facebook.com/GiveABackpack.org

www.Cash.Me/GiveABackpack

Apple Pay. GiveToday@icloud.com

Donation Links

Venmo App

  • www.Venmo.com/GiveABackpack-org
  • Your Donation is Tax Deductible!
  • NOTE: You will receive a receipt from our 501c3 non-profit to use to deduct from your taxes, when claiming your charitable itemized donations, if we have your email address. 
  • Thank you so much for your support!!

Your money will be used to buy gifts, all types of beds, mattresses, comforters, blankets, sheets, pillows, duffle bags, luggage, backpacks, stuffed animals, toys, bikes, clothes, coats, shoes, socks, gloves, hats, furniture, cleaning supplies, markers, crayons, color pencils, notepads, books, body wash, deodorant, chapstick, toothpaste, toothbrush, drinks & snacks for them to have while waiting at court or the office, and anything else needed. Thank you so much for your kindness!!

GiveABackpack.org

NonProfit 501c3

Giving Gifts to Foster Children

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