CARRYING HOPE: YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Carrying Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit founded by foster parents and advocates that provides thousands of Hope Packs filled with comfort items and essentials to children who are entering the foster care system. Our adorable Hope Packs are filled with everything a child who is entering foster care needs during his or her first 48 hours in a new home, from diapers, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, onesies and formula for babies to new pajamas, clothing, books, socks, flashlights and more for teens and tweens.
Our nonprofit couldn’t exist without the support of companies like yours! Whether it’s a 10-person packing drive in our office or a 600-employee corporate drive, Carrying Hope is grateful for the support of the amazing businesses we work with. There are lots of ways to get involved. Here are some suggestions.
HOLIDAY OFFICE GIVING
During the holidays we’re asking businesses to consider taking part in our Holiday Office Giving Campaign. You can learn more here.
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING
No matter the size of your company, hosting a Hope Pack drive for Carrying Hope is an incredible way to build camaraderie among your employees while helping some of the children who need it most. Carrying Hope can help you organize an incredible event for any number of employees that’s tailored to your exact needs.
We’ll handle all of the logistics, from securing a location (if needed) to transporting the supplies to distributing the complete Hope Packs. You simply pay a $50 per-person materials fee and any necessary event-related fees and arrive to the drive for an unforgettable day that will make a true difference in the life of a foster child. Want more information or a detailed rate sheet? Request one at info@carryinghope.com.
EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING
Short on time but want to give back? We can help your company set a monetary fundraising goal that’s both attainable for your employees and impactful for Carrying Hope. When you reach that goal, Carrying Hope will celebrate your accomplishment by hosting a pizza party for your employees that includes a visit from our life-size mascot, Hope the Hedgehog. (Central Texas offices, only.)
MOST-NEEDED ITEM DRIVE
Carrying Hope has a list of most-needed items that we are always seeking for our Hope Packs. We encourage companies looking for a way to give back over several weeks or months to pick one of our most needed items, set up bins in the office and ask employees to bring those items in. A large donation of an item such as books, pajamas or stuffed animals can go a long way in helping Carrying Hope to fulfill the needs of foster children in our community.
Have another idea of how Carrying Hope could work with your company? We’d love to hear it! Let us know at info@carryinghope.com.
