There are 8,288 kids in foster care in the state of Oklahoma. Because of abuse, neglect and drugs children walk through the doors of our local emergency shelters every day with nothing more than the clothes on their back. To add insult to injury, their belongings may be kept in trash bags, which only makes them feel more like useless people.
Children placed in foster care are taken by the police to the county emergency shelter for evaluation and placement. In the most hopeless moment of their lives, Rising Hope Foundation will provide each child with a backpack or duffle bag containing much needed personal hygiene items. They will also be given comfort items such as blankets, books, writing supplies, photo albums, and small toys.
What can you do?
You can support Rising Hope in many ways:
- Pray that our mission succeeds and children find hope.
- Donate items from the list provided below.
- Make a financial donation so we can purchase backpacks and duffle bags and have the option of buying in bulk from large companies.
- Contact local businesses and big-box stores who would be willing to donate items.
Donation Items:
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Combs/Brushes
- Small flashlights
- Night lights
- Photo albums
- Mechanical pencils
- Small books
- Stuffed animals
- Make-up
- Lip gloss/Chapstick
- Barrettes/Bows
- Spiral notebooks
- Journals
- Bibles
- Pens
- Stationary
- Postage stamps
- Coloring books
- Crayons
- Dental floss
- Bar soap
- Body soap
- Puzzle books
- Small games
Donation boxes are available at several locations:
- Collinsville Veterinary Hospital 2425 W. Broadway, Collinsville
- First Christian Church, 10100 N. Garnett Road, Owasso
- Waterstone Cleaners, 9540 N. Garnett #115, Owasso
We will be having a garage sale on May 2-4 with all proceeds to benefit Rising Hope Foundation. If you have anything you would like to donate, please call Jacob Frantz at 918-706-4903 or email risinghope@yahoo.com.
