The Village - Foster Family Closet

10/14/2026

💚 LOOK WHAT WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER! 💚

Since August 15, The Village has distributed 1,097 items to 38 foster families across New Jersey! 🎉

And this is just the beginning!

Here’s a look at the impact YOU are helping us make:

👕 656 clothing items
🧴 167 hygiene items
🎒 96 school supplies
🧸 60 toys
👟 39 pairs of shoes and boots
🍼 36 diaper and wipe items
📚 21 books
🎒 22 backpacks and lunch bags

Behind every number is a child who has access to something they need. A child who gets to choose clothing that fits and makes them feel good. A family that knows they have a community standing behind them.

This is what happens when people come together with a shared purpose. Every donation, every volunteer hour, every share, and every act of kindness makes a difference. 💚

To everyone who has supported The Village, THANK YOU. You are helping us show children and families that they are seen, valued, and supported.

And to our foster families: You are at the heart of everything we do. 💚

This is The Village. And we’re just getting started.

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10/09/2026

🎃💚 A little fall fun with some of our favorite families!

Our recent family event at Riverfront Park was filled with crafts, playground fun, good food, and, of course, everyone leaving with a pumpkin and a costume! 🎃

We love bringing our foster families together to connect, make memories, and enjoy time with people who understand their journey. These families are at the heart of The Village and the reason we do what we do. 💚

A huge thank you to Point Pleasant for generously allowing us to use the space at no cost. Your support helps us create these special moments for our families, and we are so grateful!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a wonderful day. 💚

10/02/2026

💚 Our volunteers are the heart of The Village.

Tonight, we celebrated a few of our amazing Village volunteers with a special Volunteer Appreciation night held at Last Wave Brewing Co with Rosie's Pizza-the wonderful supporters who hosted our last fundraiser. 💚

We truly can’t thank our volunteers enough for the countless hours they give to The Village. They show up, work hard, help wherever they’re needed, and do it all without egos, just passion for our mission.

They are the core and heart of The Village, and we are so incredibly lucky to have them. Thank you for everything you do! 💚

09/29/2026

💚 Our Teen Boutique got a little makeover today!

We had a new teen volunteer at The Village today, and she jumped right in! She completely revamped our Teen Boutique and even created a wish list just for teens based on what she thought they would actually love.

We are so excited to have teens helping us make The Village even better for other teens.

Now we need your help! If you’d like to donate, check out our Teen Boutique Wish List and help us keep our shelves stocked with things our older kids will love. 🛍️💚

Thank you for helping us make sure every child who walks through our doors can find something that feels like them. 💚

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/63GAH6SSSIMX?ref_=wl_share

09/24/2026

We are so grateful for Taylor Sam's who walked into The Village and said, “we want to clear your wish list.” This is exactly what we mean when we say it takes a village. Thank you to Taylor Sam’s for this incredible donation and for being part of our community.

We are so blessed to get to partner up The Village-Serving & Empowering Foster Families this morning with clothing and necessities for foster kids in the area! Please be sure to support this amazing nonprofit whenever you can❤️ Thank you Diane for all of your amazing work

09/13/2026

💚 OUR VILLAGE WISH LIST IS IN NEED OF A LITTLE LOVE! 💚

We’re currently collecting some much-needed items for the children and families we serve at The Village. Every donation—big or small—helps us make sure kids have the things they need to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for. 🥰

Our current needs include:

🧦 Toddler socks
🧴 Baby shampoo & baby body wash
👕 Boys’ tops — sizes 6, 7 & 8
🧴 Girls’ deodorant
👚 Girls’ tops — sizes 14–16
👟 Sneakers
• Little Boys — size 9
• Little Girls — sizes 4, 6, 7, 8, 11 & 13
• Girls — size 2

🛍️ Shop our Amazon Wish List and it comes right to us:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/63GAH6SSSIMX?ref_=wl_share

Or contact us to drop off either new or perfect condition new clothing/sneakers that ars on this list.

Every item donated goes directly toward helping a child in foster, adoptive, or kinship care. Thank you for helping our kiddos feel seen, supported, and loved. 💚

Because it takes a village. 🏡💚

09/07/2026

🎒📚 THANK YOU, Artis Senior Living of Brick ! 💙

Our friends at Artis Senior Living have done it again! They hosted another incredible Back-to-School Drive for The Village, filling bookbags with school supplies and making sure local children in foster care are ready to start the school year feeling prepared and confident. ✏️📓🎒

We are so incredibly grateful for the continued generosity and support of the Artis Senior Living team, residents, families and everyone who contributed. Your kindness makes a real difference—and these thoughtful donations remind children that their community is cheering them on. 💙

Thank you for continuing to show up for The Village and for the children we serve. We are so lucky to have you in our Village! 🏡✨

09/05/2026

💙 Shore Girls Social Club Gives Back! 💙

We are so grateful to our friends at Shore Gals for thinking of The Village and the local foster families we serve!

Their generous donation of hats, gloves, scarves, and socks was delivered to The Village, and these items will go directly to children in foster, adoptive, and kinship care in our community. 🧤🧣🧦

We are continually reminded of what can happen when our community comes together with generous hearts. Every donation, every volunteer, and every act of kindness helps us provide children with the essentials, comfort, and dignity they deserve.

Thank you, Shore Gals, for giving back and helping local children feel cared for and supported! 💙

We are so grateful to have you in our Village!

09/01/2026

💚✨ WISHES ARE COMING TRUE AT
The Village! ✨💚

We have the most wonderful news to share!

Through our incredible partnership with One Simple Wish, SIX of our Village kiddos have had their wishes granted! 🥹💚

Six wishes. Six children reminded that they are seen, valued, and deserving of a little extra joy.

Some wishes are big dreams. Some are simple things that bring comfort, confidence, fun, or the opportunity to pursue something they love. But every single wish carries the same powerful message:

“You matter. Your dreams matter. And there are people who care about you.” 💚

We are SO grateful to One Simple Wish for creating this beautiful opportunity for the children we serve—and to every generous wish-granter who chooses to make a difference in the life of a child in foster care.

Our partnership is helping bring love, hope, and joy to local children who deserve to know just how much their community cares.

Thank you for believing in our Village and in the children we serve. We are so excited to see what wishes come true next! 🥰

💚 The Village + One Simple Wish = BIG smiles and BIG dreams! 💚

One Simple Wish empowers you to brighten the lives of individuals impacted by foster care & crisis by sharing their wishes for you to grant. 100s of new wishes posted daily.