Our Brooklyn Foster Families Enjoyed a fun filled 3 days of dance performances and the colorful and wildly popular Dance Africa Bazaar. More photos to come. Meanwhile we say THANK YOU to Dewonnie Frederick and Timothy Dugger for inviting us and getting all the families there!
Our Angel Candy Martinez and her group of amazing creators crochet and knit hats! So in the throes of winter our children are delighted by the warmth and colors of these vibrant hats and a scarf or two!
It’s so special because they are HOME MADE. It is interesting to watch as the kids understand and cherish that someone cared enough to MAKE SOMETHING BY HAND and GIVE IT TO THEM. Perhaps it’s because each one looks unique (like they are) and feels like love and a soft hug!
We can’t show their faces because their parents would have to consent and the children are not living with their parents….hence their journey thru foster care! But all agreed to this fun picture. I think you can see their joy thru the yarn! đ
Thank you so much to all the kind folks who make these and donate them to our fantastic children. You’re amazing!
We don’t have our box out at the address yet BUT âŚ. WE WILL RECEIVE BY MAIL FOR ANOTHER WEEK OR TWO!~
We gather toys during the holiday season but we give the kids your toys when they get pulled out of their homes and go in to the foster system. It gives them some smiles during a scary time.
Wonât you give as much as you can by sending toys (unwrapped) to:
FOSTER YOUR DREAM
36 West 44th Street
Suite 1412
New York NY 10036
Itâs kind of fun to shop online especially on Black Friday Deals?!?!?!
We will tell you when the box is in the Lobby and this year there might be other places to drop off.
Stay tuned. Stay involved. Stay happy and healthy!
MANY THANKS to all who have done this for years.
And WELCOME to new generous souls.
We are so grateful for you!
We gather toys during the holiday season but we give the kids your toys when they get pulled out of their homes and in to the foster system. It gives them some smiles during a scary time.
Wonât you give as much as you can by sending toys (unwrapped) to:
FOSTER YOUR DREAM
36 West 44th Street
Suite 1412
New York NY 10036
Itâs kind of fun to shop online and just send it to us!
MANY THANKS to all who have done this for years.
And WELCOME to new generous souls.
We are so grateful for you!
When Jackie Bell fell in love with our kids, she made sure we got to visit the AMAZING MUSICAL EMOJILAND! We had the best time ever. She spoke with our group at the beginning and treated us to a VIP ending. The kids loved it so much! You know we canât show their faces but here is some audio during intermission when we asked a few of the boys how they liked the show:
We get to go again next week! Jackie said the entire company felt honored to have our kids visit the show that they work so hard to perform!
The drummer of the show fell in love with one of our very bouncy boys and has given him a drum practice-kit to take to his new foster home. The drummer remembers being a bouncy, rhythmic child and wanted to encourage our little guy to try the drums. Can you believe it?
What an AMAZING outcome for all of us. Not only does a group of children get a bonding super-fun experience, but one of them will have a surprise gift sent to his new foster home. But also, a whole show-biz family now knows how special our children are and will most likely encourage more opportunities for foster children everywhere! How magical is that?
Thank you to Jackie Bell and all the folks at EMOJILAND! GO SEE THIS SHOW. Itâs a winner.
FOLLOWUP REPORT: One of our younger boys was jumping around excitedly TO the music the entire show. The drummer, who could see our little guy, stopped me and asked if he could give him a set of drum sticks because he related to the boy’s energy. Giancarlo De Trizio saw himself in our little boy and wrote him a note and gave it to our guy! (who btw is the one on the audio file above!) Here’s our hero:
WELCOME TO OUR FOURTH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE IN NYC FOR KIDS IN FOSTER CARE!
Each Year we collect toys from Thanksgiving until the first week in January. Our aim is to scoop up the good feelings of âgivingâ and âtoysâ during this time of year and reach out for toy donations! But we give them to the children all year long! Hereâs why! When a child gets pulled out of his or hers or their home ⌠they often go to the childrenâs center while waiting for a foster family to be found for them. Mostly they are in crisis, scared and sad. We tell the child to choose a toy for themselves and often it provides a respite of a few minutes of happiness in what is often the worst day of their life. Our kids stay at the center sometimes just overnight but sometimes a family isnât found for them for weeks or months or even years.
There are two drop off locations and you have until January 2nd 2020! You can even go on Amazon or any department store and send toys to:
Foster Your Dream Toy Drive
36 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
or:
Signature Theatre
att: Foster Your Dream Toy Drive
480 West 42nd Street
New York NY 10036
Thanks to you, it grows daily. Almost hourly! When we first started we even got noticed by NYC Commissioner David A. Hansell! Thanks for your kind letter.
It is only Mid-December and we’ve already collected over 150 toys and! Thank you to Scott and Sandra and Janet and Angela and Mark and Ken and Burton and Colleen. You are the engine that drives this collection. Last year we were able to give toys out for HALF a year at the Childrenâs Center. Each year we strive to get a little bit bigger. Itâs so fun. Toys must be new and unwrapped. Super expensive toys are not the best idea. Also no clothing (ACS rules!) Something smile-provoking a child can take with them on their journey thru the foster care system and put a smile on their face ⌠that is the best kind of gift you can give us during this holiday season. THANKS TO ALL!Â