Drumroll Please....

With a little inspiration I have finally got the ball rolling and I am ready to announce my latest plan. I introduce to you "ComfyPack". ComfyPack is a new backpack with supplies for foster children after they have been removed from their very unfortunate living conditions and then placed into foster care. These children are taken from their homes and often times leave with only the clothes on their backs. Sometimes the living conditions are so horrible (poverty, drug abuse, etc) that there is nothing to take with them. Some are able to throw together a plastic bag of items but this is not always the case. Under these circumstances these children all deserve something that says "Hang in there. We are thinking of ya! You deserve this and so much more." A source of comfort and security in a time of great sorrow and devastation. The social worker said the children's faces light up when they see these backpacks because most of them have never received anything new. That's where we all come in...

I had been brainstorming this idea for a few days when all of this sudden I was given the motivation I needed. While out running errands one night I stumbled across the backpack display with a big sign reading 75% off. And it hit me, I had to follow through with this idea. So I loaded up the shopping cart and realized there wasn't enough room. I got a hold of a couple helpers and we filled a couple flat carts. Then I realized I better call hubby (who was home with a crying baby) and quickly explained "non-profit, bags on clearance, should buy them now, okay?". He gave the thumbs up and an hour later, and 90 bags stuffed into the minivan I headed home to map out the plans. And this is how it all started.

I am still hoping to hit the local stores for more backpacks but this is a start. Now for the good stuff. I want to definitely put a fleece blanket in each of the bags because I personally LOVE having a blanket to curl up with. I am hoping for it to be somewhat of a security blanket for so many of these children. Those can be made at home with fleece you can find on sale (I prefer the smaller ones that roll up tight and will fit in the backpack or we can attach them to the outside). Along with that I want to put maybe a small doll, toiletries (deodorant, lip gloss, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc), crayons and coloring book and any other ideas we think of. We will separate the bags for the appropriate age groups. I am going to visit the local dentist for the toothbrush and toothpaste. And as things progress I have bigger and better plans for ComfyPacks!!

So please, check out my newest blog and email or comment if you have any questions. You can send donations through paypal or you can contact me privately if you'd like to meet up or mail donations. Thank YOU!!

Chandra