Ticket to Dream Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of foster children. Through our corporate and non-profit partners, we raise funds, generate awareness, and hold essential items drives benefiting foster youth to ensure they have the everyday items and little extras that no child should go without. Together we can dream it’s possible for foster youth to overcome staggering odds and thrive by inspiring our communities to surround these children with support and hope. Not everyone can be a foster parent but anyone can help a foster child.
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Our friends at DCA Partners held a fun team building event last week where they stuffed 144 backpacks with school supplies for foster youth! They even added handwritten notes to uplift & encourage the kids, reminding them that their community supports them as they return back to school. Thank you to the DCA team for making this day both fun & impactful! 💙
Did you know 50% of foster youth have a chronic medical issue, such as poor vision? Too often this goes untreated because the child has never had an eye exam & doesn't know how to communicate the problem. That's why we're so grateful to have partnered with the Sacramento Valley Optometric Society at their Sight & Supplies event, where they helped 24 local foster youth receive a free eye exam, eyewear & a backpack filled with school supplies. Each child was able to pick out their own glasses if needed, decorate a new backpack & water bottle, and treating themselves to some yummy treats. Once a vision impairment was identified & corrected, some children shared that they had struggled with reading because they couldn’t see properly & now they’re excited to read more. Another shared that words used to jump off the page, making schoolwork challenging. New glasses & school supplies can be life changing when it comes to boosting confidence & academic success. Thank you to the SVOS team for making this event so special & helping these kiddos start the new school year with the sight & supplies they need to thrive in the classroom! 🩵
Our friends at Mattress Firm want children in foster care to have everything they need for a successful school year. That's why they are sending 1,500 foster youth back to school this year with all the essential school supplies they need. 🎒📓✏️ Thank you, Mattress Firm! 💙
There are around 224,000 school-aged foster children who will need backpacks, pencils, notebooks & more before they enter the new school year. If your team is looking for a team-building activity that also gives back to the community, consider hosting a backpack build with us! Filling backpacks with school supplies can be a fun & impactful activity for your next conference, meeting, or team building event, helping foster children in your community get the tools they need to succeed. Email us at [email protected] to learn more & get started!
Our friends at Allworth Financial teamed up across three of their office locations to help 1,440 foster youth get back to school with everything they need! Together, they built 1,152 backpacks filled with fun goodies & supplies, & they even put together 288 personal care kits to give youth a boost of confidence for the new school year. Thank you to the Allworth team for bringing the fun energy & helping foster kids just be kids. 💙
Partnering with Famous Footwear, we're going the extra step to support & empower LGBTQIA foster youth! Together, we're addressing the unique & unmet needs of foster youth & their foster parents by: 🌈 Finding affirming foster parents, adoptive parents, & mentors 🌈 Increasing access to mental health services to heal from past traumas 🌈 Helping youth express themselves with room decor, hair care, & more essentials Thank you to everyone who rounded up their purchase in store and online at Famous Footwear to make this support possible. To learn more about how you can become an ally, visit tickettodream.org/ally 💙
This summer, Famous Footwear is creating unforgettable memories for foster youth by providing them with bikes, scooters, fun goodies, & access to summer camps! Thank you to everyone who rounded up their purchase at Famous Footwear stores & online for going the extra step for foster kids. 💙
School might just be getting out, but we're already gearing up for next year with TaxAudit! 🎒📚 They spent 3 days filling backpacks with the tools kids need for success like paper, notebooks, pencils, fun goodies, & more, to help 720 foster youth feel confident & ready for the new school year. Thank you, TaxAudit! 💙
Our friends at Avocado Green Brands know how important it is to take care of the planet & people. As fellow 1% for the Planet members, they dedicate a portion of their proceeds to support environmental efforts, including helping children experience the fun of nature-based play! This summer, they are helping 175 foster youth get outside, connect with nature, & make fun childhood memories. Thank you, Avocado Green Brands!
We're so excited to welcome Mark C. Payne to the Ticket to Dream board of directors! As a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley, Mark brings invaluable financial expertise to our team. His dedication to giving back to his community, including experience with UC Davis Children's Hospital & March of Dimes, align perfectly with our mission to help foster kids just be kids. We can't wait to see what we can accomplish together! Welcome to the Dream Team, Mark!