Lenten Outreach Project
Comfort Cases for Children in Foster Care
Over 700 children enter foster care each day and many enter the system with nothing but the clothes on their backs. During Lent, we are going to support an organization called Comfort Cases who believes that every child should have their own bag of belongings (www.comfortcases.org). The organization assembles Backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for children entering foster care. During Lent we are going to collect items for the backpacks.
Needed Items
(Must be new; toiletries must be travel-size to fit in the backpacks):
Shampoo and conditioner (travel size)
Body wash or soap (travel size)
Lotion (travel size)
Deodorant (travel size)
Toothbrushes (youth and adult, 1-3 pack only)
Toothpaste (travel size)
Baby wipes
Baby washcloths
Baby bibs
Baby lotion and diaper cream
Blankets (30’’x 40’’ or smaller)
Pajamas (no nightgowns) All sizes needed - newborn thru adult XL
Coloring books and crayons
Stuffed animals (12” or smaller)
Please look for our Comfort Collection container in the narthex on Sunday mornings. Monetary donations towards items are also appreciated. Please contact Leslie Hinkle with any questions at (Lhinkle123@aol.com or 301-717-7033). Thank you!
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