Charlie decided she wanted to do more. She wanted to enlist her school in donating pajamas for foster children and allow them to experience the joy of opening something brand new this season. So Charlie went to her teacher, then pitched her principal, and with their permission she drafted a flyer to advertise for a Pajama Drive.

For many foster youth, the seemingly simple act of getting a new backpack, notebooks, folders, and pencils can be a struggle. Recognizing this need, Tammie and Bill Delmage donated 150 backpacks this year to Foster Forward, along with 50 children’s backpacks, and 100 tote bags filled with school supplies like notebooks, folders, pencils, and more.