Project Hope Pack
The mission of "Project Hope Pack" is to improve the Omaha
and surrounding communities by providing a tool that will ease the trauma as a
child moves from a crisis situation to a safe environment. We accomplish this through the provision of
an emergency service by furnishing age- and gender-appropriate backpacks full
of necessities and comfort items to children who are unexpectedly removed from
their homes as a result of a crisis situation.
About our Packs: Our
Packs are gender specific where appropriate and are suitable for ages 3-19. They contain products appropriate for a
diverse population and enough materials to cover a 3- to 5-day transition
period.
About our Partners: We
partner with local child advocacy agencies, homeless shelters, community
development agencies, government departments, and churches who distribute our
Packs to the children they serve.
About our Patrons: In
addition to the work of Junior League of Omaha volunteers, we appreciate the
following assistance:
·
Become a corporate sponsor.
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Donate backpacks or unused items from our wish list.
·
Donate funds - Every $50 contribution provides one Pack
and is considered tax-deductible. Visit our eStore to
make a convenient online donation.
·
Host a donation drive to collect items from our wish
list.
·
Volunteer - We welcome groups of all ages!
Please contact us at projecthopepack@gmail.com for
further information.
Testimonials:
"The children loved
getting their backpacks and were excited to open them up to see what was in
them. It provides them with a sense of
comfort and gives them something that now belongs to them."
- Nancy Wilson,
Director, Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA) for Douglas County
"As
a foster parent to 8 foster kids, I can tell you that this is a huge step
forward in helping these kids on what is essentially the worst day of their lives. Even battered kids are horrified when being
removed from their homes. These little
things will make a difference. Every
kid I have parented just shows up with only the clothes they are wearing and
nothing else."
- Deborah Neary, foster and adoptive parent
Wish List:
·
Backpacks - boy and girl, all sizes and ages
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Lotion*
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Soap*
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Deodorant*
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Hand sanitizer*
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Toothpaste*
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Toothbrushes
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Lip balm
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Combs and hairbrushes
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Girls' hair ties/clips
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Training pants - boy and girl, all sizes
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Baby wipes*
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Washcloths
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Feminine hygiene products*
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Underwear - boy and girl, all sizes and ages
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Socks - boy and girl, all sizes and ages
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Girls' camisoles/under shirts - all sizes
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Stuffed animals
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Activity/coloring books - all ages
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School supplies - crayons, markers, notebook paper,
two-pocket folders, etc.
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Gloves/mittens
·
Warm hats
*Please consider
travel size if available.
Interested in donating a Pack? Please
make your tax-deductible donation via our eStore or
send a check payable to JLO-Project Hope Pack and mail to our office at 747
North 114th Street, Omaha, NE 68154
Thank
you for your interest in Project Hope Pack!
