On behalf of two of the many children in foster care, THANK YOU!

My name is Anna Wells, and I am a CASA in Orange County. I am working with two wonderful siblings, a girl (11) and a boy (9). Your organization recently gifted them each a high-quality duffle bag (with wheels!!) loaded with goodies. Neither ever owned a piece of luggage before. The clothing items were perfect. My girl LOVED her new PJs and the water color set. My boy LOVED his new hoodie, the knit beanie, and the book about soccer, his favorite sport. Please know that your gift has made a difference in their lives!

As a kid I had six foster home placements before being emancipated at 18. You never get advance notice of a new placement. Your social worker shows up and lets you pack what you can carry to the new placement. Back then you filled a pillow case and left everything else behind. So I wholeheartedly support Project Foster in their efforts to give foster kids the dignity they deserve and a suitcase of their very own full of new stuff they need.

As a former county social worker who taught life skills to foster care teens preparing to emancipate from the system, my heart was full seeing the amazing and impactful work you all do. Thank you for creating this opportunity to truly make a difference in young people's lives.

Congratulations on your 501(c)(3) status! That’s such a big milestone and a well-deserved recognition of all the good work you’re doing. I love the new name—Project Foster is definitely catchy and memorable, and it captures the heart of your mission beautifully. I’m honored to support your work again this year. It’s inspiring to hear that you're expanding your reach to not only kids in foster care but also at-risk youth in schools. I’ll be sure to check out the new website—thank you for sharing! Looking forward to staying connected and supporting your continued success.

I requested a Project Foster duffle for a young girl who had just been removed from her parents' care and is currently staying at Orangewood.  Her CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and I went to visit her, and I think she barely listened to a word we said because she was completely laser-focused on the duffle bag, specifically the little toy keychain hanging from it. Thank you again for all that you do!