GEAR FOR KIDS
Supporting The Needs of
Children In Foster Care
OUR MISSION:
To enrich the lives of children in foster care and promote volunteerism in teens
Inspired by our experiences as a foster family, we founded Gear For Kids to help children in the foster care system. Student volunteers organize donation drives, collect supplies and funds, and deliver items to area foster agencies and other organizations in support of foster children. Gear for Kids is led by a Student Board of Directors.
Children in
Child Protective Services (CPS) oversight
last year
50,293
IN TEXAS
6,835
IN THE
AUSTIN
REGION
THESE CHILDREN NEED OUR HELP
EXAMPLES OF
PAST DRIVES
SUPPLIES:
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Shoes
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Toiletries
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First Aid Kits
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Stuffed Toys
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Backpacks
BIRTHDAY BOXES:
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Toys & Party Favors
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Gift Cards
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Themed Party Supplies
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Wrapping Paper
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Cake Mix & Frosting
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Drinks & Snacks
DIAPERS:
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Diapers
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Toddler Pull-Ups
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Wipes
Partners
Our partners include:
National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society
Key Club
PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership)
These partners have collected and donated critical items for foster children
Organizations we support include:
Rainbow Room (Department of Family and Protective Services), Pathways Youth and Family Services, Settlement Home for Children, Foster Village, and Pop Up Birthdays, which help distribute our items to foster children