Today I’m sharing My Bag My Story, which is a heartfelt initiative that addresses a painful truth faced by many children in foster care.
Many thanks to My Bag, My Story for providing a sample of the product for this review.
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My Bag, My Story
As they move from one temporary home to another, their possessions are often carried in a trash bag. For every bag purchased, My Bag My Story donates a high-quality, durable bag to a foster child. These bags are more than just practical; they are symbols of support and recognition, affirming the inherent value and worth of every child in the foster care system.
Through this gesture, it not only provides something functional, but it also helps foster children feel seen and valued.
“I started My Bag My Story after becoming a foster parent and watching children al-
ways having their belongings in a trash bag or grocery sack or nothing. Everyone kept saying this was normal. I said it doesn’t have to be normal, so I set out to have
bags made for kids,” said Cara Finger, Founder of My Bag My Story. “Having a bag to call your own instead of a trash bag gives a child dignity and makes them feel valued. A bag seems so small but makes a huge difference in their foster care experience. Making a child feel like they are worth more than trash is so important to me.”
My Bag, My Story is a non-profit organization working to improve the lives of children in foster care by providing them with high-quality bags. One Bag Purchased = One Bag Donated.
Key elements of the My Bag My Story’s support for foster youth include:
- Donations: Through its donation program, every dollar donated goes towards giving a child in foster care a bag they can call their own.
- Dignity Program: My Bag My Story has partnered with over 30 Tennessee-based organizations who work directly with children in the foster care system in order to get them high-quality duffel bags and backpacks.
- Supporters: As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, My Bag My Story depends on the support of local and national corporations, including Dell, The Predators Foundation, St. George’s Episcopal Church and Target.
Order a bag today and one will be given to a child navigating the foster care system!
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I love this initiative. I know this to be true. two foster girls came to a family at my chruch and both had a garbage bag full of things and most of them didn’t even fit.
so sad.
I think it sounds amazing!
Wow! That is an amazing initiative of your organization and I love the idea or purpose of my bag, my story, very inspiring!
I love the MyBag. My Story initiative, this is such a great cause to support and make a difference
My Bag My Story is a wonderful initiative towards children who grow up in foster care facilities. A terrific read indeed!
Cara Finger’s dedication to improving the lives of children in foster care is truly inspiring. Providing these children with their own high-quality bags instead of using trash bags or grocery sacks is simple yet impactful. It’s wonderful to see organizations like this striving to give these children the dignity and value they deserve.
Such a wonderful organization that has an amazing initiative and purpose. I hope all the children that got a bag felt seen and loved, definitely something I would support.
It really touches my heart to see how a simple bag can bring dignity and support to children in foster care.
When I first heard that foster children’s stuff was in a trash bag, it broke my heart. I am glad people are doing something to fix this!
I loved reading about the personal connection you have with your favorite bag! It’s inspiring to see how an accessory can hold such meaningful memories and stories.
It sounds like a great cause, and such cute bags; I love the stitching. And a giveaway is always a plus for sure.
I think that this initiative is so important and good for all the children.
I love this initiative for children in foster care. What a wonderful cause.
These bags look wonderful. What a great idea, and so heartwarming to hear about such a fantastic initiative.
This is such a great program to help foster children. Thanks for sharing!
This is incredible! It is one of those things that we have the privilege to never think about but is obviously a great need that should be met. Such a beautiful initiative!
What an inspiring initiative! Giving foster children their own bag truly makes them feel valued and dignified.
This initiative truly touched my heart. I can’t imagine how hard it must be for foster children to carry their things in a trash bag. My Bag My Story is giving them so much more than just a bag—it’s giving them a sense of dignity and care.
Thank you for this wonderful story. I know the children would love these bags.
I love love love the idea, I think it is brilliant. Thanks a lot for sharing such a beautiful initiative with the world.
I love this idea of yours. I’m sure the bags are very special to the kids.
Thank you for sharing the story of foster care in this post, My Bag My Story! This is a whole world most of us do not know about. I hope it reaches foster care kids, so they can hear your story!
Oh wow, this just warmed my heart. Foster children know too well what the sight of this bag means. It’s good to know there’s someone out there looking out for them!
My Bag My Story is such a fantastic idea – very well thought out and received I can imagine. This is such a lovely thing to do and be part of!
I love this initiative! I worked on social services for 5 years and so many kids who came to us had no bags they always used trash bags.
I think this program is absolutely wonderful for foster children.
I really love this idea!! It’s such a great way to help out children in foster care
This is an excellent initiative to support foster children. I understand how important it is for them to have something they can call their own. The bags are beautiful, and this is a cause I will definitely support.
I can’t think of a more worthy cause than this one. I can’t imagine being a child with a life in so much upheaval that I have to carry around my belongings in a garbage bag.
This really touches my heart. I love the work she’s doing, and this initiative is just so important. Thanks for sharing this!
This a great program that will be so helpful.
Sounds like a great cause. I’d love to offer support.
This is beautiful – thanks for sharing about this ministry. It’s so important to obey God and support orphans and widows (James 1:27)!