Ignite Hope, Transform A Life

Your donation to Fostering Hope transforms the lives of foster children in Northeast Ohio by providing them with the support, care, and joyful experiences they deserve.

Every contribution from generous corporate and individual donors enables us to deliver impactful programs that bring hope and healing to children who need it most.

Join us in making a meaningful difference—your gift can change their story.

Support Typical Childhood Experiences

  • Fund a Journey Bag

    When a child is removed from their home an in transition, they often leave with little to nothing. A journey bag provides dignity and comfort. Each bag is filled with necessities and a few comforts like a blanket and stuffed animal. Each bag costs $125 to purchase and fill.

  • Fund a Birthday Wish

    Investing in a child’s birthday wish for a child in foster care provides more than just a moment of joy—it affirms their self-worth, fosters a sense of belonging, and creates a lasting memory of being seen and celebrated in a way that can counterbalance feelings of loss and instability. A simple act of recognition can help build confidence and provide the normalcy every child deserves. Each wish is $60.

  • Adopt a child's Holiday Wishlist

    Providing Christmas or holiday gifts for children in foster care is a powerful way to show them they are valued and remembered during a season centered on joy, generosity, and connection. These gifts can bring comfort, foster a sense of inclusion, and create cherished memories, offering a glimmer of stability and hope in what can often be an emotionally challenging time. Each child receives 3 gifts valued between $100 and $150.

  • Make a difference in a child's life in Northeast Ohio by shopping our Amazon Wishlist. Your support fills Journey Bags with essential supplies and funds gift cards for unforgettable birthday celebrations.

  • Purchase from our Amazon Wishlists

  • Designate Your Donation

  • Please note: we are unable to accept used items, clothing, or bags of any type.

Purchase from our Amazon Wishlists

Help purchase supplies for our journey bags or birthday wishes. Simply select your items, check out and ship them directly to us!

Designate a Donation

Provide an experience for a child, by purchasing a bag or gift and designating the gift. Each journey bag is $125 and each birthday wish is $60.

CORPORATE Giving

Corporate sponsors and volunteers play a vital role in our mission.

By sponsoring Fostering Hope, you raise awareness about our mission and introduce your employees and clients to the meaningful impact of our programs.

Your organization can benefit from this partnership in a variety of ways, including positive community impact and potential tax benefits, as well as supporting employee morale by providing meaningful volunteer experiences.

More Ways to contribute

Send a Gift by Mail

Fostering Hope
5351 C Naiman Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44139

Host a Fundraiser

Consider making Fostering Hope the next benefactor of a corporate golf outing, chili cook-off, or office jeans day. Learn more here.

Make a Planned Gift

Create a legacy by leaving a gift to Fostering Hope in your will, trust, or other legacy plan. Find out more here.