A closet for children who need things of their own.
when children experience the disruption of an emergency placement, they don’t always have the chance to gather belongings. They Arrive at their new home with very little clothing or necessities. if they bring anything at all, it’s often shoved - hastily - into a garbage bag.
Their whole life has been uprooted, and their existence is carried in a trash bag.
The Hope Chest exists to ease the trauma and transition of placement, restoring hope through an open door so that foster, adoptive, and kinship children and the families that love them can get what they need.
If you have a new foster placement and are in need of items to support your child, Request a Hope Bag to have items delivered directly to your door.
How it works
The Hope Chest provides new and gently used clothing, shoes, and other essential items at no cost to foster youth and kinship or adoptive families. Each child receives a backpack and duffel bag, delivered directly to their home, to help carry their belongings.
Families who have experienced an emergency foster, adoption, or kinship placement can receive Hope Bags and care packages delivered directly to their home.
Available items include:
- Clothing and shoes for children of all ages
- Blankets and bedding
- Games, toys, and books (when available)
- Hygiene kits
Where and when to find us
Hours
Currently, the Hope Chest is open by appointment only.
Lycoming County Hope Chest:
Address
1157 Market St.
Williamsport PA 17701
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Columbia County Hope Chest:
Address
103 W 3rd Street
Bloomsburg PA 17815
If you’re in need of emergency items, please contact us directly.
You can help!
We’re always looking for high-quality items to stock the hope chest. Make a donation by giving new or gently-used items, or support this mission by making a gift!