Give-A-Kid-A-Suitcase

suitcase

Our newest program is designed around the mission that no child should have to use a garbage bag or cardboard box to carry their cherished possessions to their next foster placement. Often children entering or moving within foster care can be transitioned without warning and are placed with new foster families with little to no personal items, a toy or two for comfort, and most likely without something sound to carry future items within as they find more permanent families and housing. This program seeks to remedy that by supplying children facing this scenario with the personal items they need customized to their age and clothing sizes and a suitcase to carry them in while moving within foster care.

How to Receive Help

This program is for all children who qualify, ages 0 to 18 years. If you have a foster child you are supporting in in need of the services of this program, please call us at (517) 694-1230.

How to Provide Help

Donate Cash

Cash donations for the Suitcase Program are always appreciated!



If you prefer to mail a check, please make it payable to Give-a-Kid Projects and mail it to:

Give-A-Kid Projects
P.O. Box 576
Holt, MI 48842

Donate Items

We are currently accepting donations of the following new or gently used items:

  • Clothing/shoes for all ages & sizes (baby, toddler, children, teens, and adult (older children are often adult sizes))
  • Pajamas (baby, toddler, children, teens, and adult (older children are often adult sizes))
  • Suitcases (small & medium carry-on suitcases)
  • Duffle Bags
  • Backpacks

We are also accepting donations of the following new personal care items:

  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Soap/Body Wash
  • Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
  • Combs/Hair Brushes
  • Diapers
  • Feminine Hygiene Products

Donations are accepted at 4064 Holt Rd, Holt, MI 48842. Please call (517) 694-1230 to arrange a time to drop off donations.

Volunteer

Volunteers are always needed to help sort and inventory incoming donations, and to help at various events. For more information, please call us at (517) 694-1230, or email us at volunteer@giveakidprojects.org .