Partner with us to help foster/adopt/kin kids!
Donate to Amy's Armoire
All financial donations and store earnings (after operating costs) will be donated directly to families in need or to existing organizations that benefit families. CLICK HERE for details about how every penny is spent.
Make a gift online: Donate through PayPal; you can use a credit card if you don't have an account.
Checks made out to Amy's Armoire, Inc. can be mailed to PO Box 424, Waterbury, Vt. 05676
Sponsorship:
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Consider having your business give discounts to Foster/adoptive parents and get advertisement on our website. Haircuts, school supplies, activities -- it all adds up!
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Many businesses have services to donate to our operations. Financial and in-kind gifts are tax-deductible.
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Consider asking businesses in your area to help support these families.
Volunteer
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Cover a shift at the store-link for approved volunteers:
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Help sort clothing
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Donate diapers to the foster parents
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Become a drop spot; collect donations of clothing at your home
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Write Grants
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Lead and grow the community donation Facebook group in your district
Contact us at AmysArmoire@yahoo.com to discuss your interest in helping, your experience and availability.
Donate used kid gear, furniture, etc.
Foster/adopt/kin families often need things you have no user for, or services you have to offer. Maybe you know someone who who does have "just the thing." We've built Facebook groups to help link the needs of families with the community who can help.
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Select your district and click on the
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Join the group of community members supporting foster/adopt/kin parents.
Most of these groups are in the beginning stages so we need to grow the membership. By joining and inviting safe and giving friends, you will help build support around these families.
Other ways to help
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Transport children to appointments
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Cook meals or clean a house
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Provide respite: MANY families just need time to be kid free to attend trainings, support groups or have a rare date night. Even just a few hours once a week can make a huge difference to a family.
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Donate to Tatum's Totes: A non-profit, committed to donating a tote bag of new, age-appropriate personal hygiene items, toys and comfort items to each foster child in Vermont for the very traumatic first night they leave their family. Elizabeth Grimes (founder/owner) can be contacted at Grimes802@icloud.com. This program is active in 8 districts so far. If you are in a district that does not have this yet and can help, let us know.
If you shop online, download the Amazon Smile app and select Amy's Armoire as the non-profit to benefit when you shop. Amazon donates a small portion of each purchase through the app without any extra steps or cost to you.