Day 1 Bags is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides brand new duffle bags and backpacks to youth in foster care instead of trash bags as luggage when being removed from their homes or moved from shelter to shelter.
To eliminate the use of trash bags as form of luggage and replacing it with brand new duffle bags to youth when entering into care, between shelters, or ages out of care.
Our slogan at Day 1 Bags is “dignity not trash.” And like our namesake suggest, we would like to give the first day of a new journey with some dignity through the gift of our Day 1 Bag. Day 1 is a way for many to start planning on a new life, to accomplish what you want your life to be, and commit on Day 1 a life of hope dignity, security, and love.
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We take stewardship of your support seriously—92¢ of every dollar directly serves youth in foster care and at-risk youth. Thanks to that commitment, we’ve earned your #1 reviews nationwide, a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator, and Candid’s Platinum Transparency Seal.
Dear [Legislator Name],
Right now, … children are living in foster care in ….
Each year, approximately … children enter care.
No child should carry their life in a trash bag.
This is a small investment to protect dignity during one of the hardest days of a child’s life.
I respectfully ask you to support legislation or agency policy ensuring no child entering foster care is given a trash bag for their belongings.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City, State]
CC: dignitynottrash@gmail.com
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