Your Impact: Stories From Back to School Season

As summer comes to a close & classrooms fill with the energy of a new school year, thousands of foster youth across the country are returning to school feeling a little more confident, prepared & supported, all thanks to you.

From backpacks & notebooks to calculators and crayons, these essentials are more than just supplies, they’re tools that help foster youth learn, grow & feel included alongside their peers.

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A Backpack Filled With Possibility

School can often be an intimidating place, especially for kids who have experienced instability. For many children in foster care, something as simple as a brand new, name brand backpack is a powerful reminder that they are worthy of the same opportunities as their classmates. Having the right supplies helps them walk into class on the first day with confidence, ready to focus on learning instead of what they’re missing.

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Thank You to Our Partners

This impact would not be possible without the generosity of our donors, corporate partners & community supporters. From companies who hosted school supply drives & backpack builds in their offices to individuals who made online donations or shopped our wish list, every contribution played a role in ensuring foster youth have what they needed to thrive this school year.

Pictured: Allworth Financial, State Bags, Turbo Shine Car Wash & our longtime friends Sara & Melanie

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Looking Ahead: The Holiday Season

Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! For foster youth, the holidays can be an especially challenging time, but together we can make the season merry & bright. From toy drives to company volunteer events, there are many ways to bring joy & hope to children in foster care this holiday season.

Interested in getting your company or community involved? Contact us at info@tickettodream.org to learn more about how you can support foster youth during the holidays or click below to learn more!

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