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Worthdays is a 501(c)(3) organization in Virginia whose mission is to mobilize the community to ensure that those impacted by the foster care system know they are important, worthy and celebrated.

Today we received this message from a local social worker - “I have a question. I am working a 12-year-old who just came...
09/02/2026

Today we received this message from a local social worker -

“I have a question. I am working a 12-year-old who just came into foster care and really hasn't been living anywhere stable for a long time.

When I was talking with the foster parent, they asked if there was a way to get a used gaming system. I asked around the office to see if there was a service or resource, but no one had any ideas. His birthday isn’t for some time so I was hoping to find something before that.

I thought it wouldn't hurt to reach out and see if you know of anything or anyone who offers that for foster kiddos”

Anyone happen to have a gaming system that’s collecting dust but in good working order that you’d like to donate to this young man? We’d love to be able to give this kid a little piece of normalcy🥳

What a JOY it was to be with our friends at Truist earlier this week! We were so impressed with their Pop-Up Service Day...
08/28/2026

What a JOY it was to be with our friends at Truist earlier this week! We were so impressed with their Pop-Up Service Day where they worked on a special project for us. We won’t spoil the surprise of what they worked on quite yet but we can assure you it was amazing! We left with such gratitude for what this group did to serve our local foster care community. An extra special thanks to Marlee, Deborah and Roshell who may us feel like part of the team and went above and beyond!

Fear not, we will be sure to share more about this service project soon! Any guesses of what all those boxes are for? Who has a guess on how many boxes?

Many thanks to our friends at Caring Closet for your help transporting the overflow of boxes back to Shineforth when one car wasn’t enough!

We have the unique honor of seeing the good in humanity all the time. This month it comes in so many forms to include: -...
08/28/2026

We have the unique honor of seeing the good in humanity all the time. This month it comes in so many forms to include:

- a sponsor learning the young man they were celebrating was interested in welding and going to J Sargent Reynolds Community College to gather information on their welding program to include in the birthday box.

- a sponsor checking back in with us about a young man she celebrated last year to offer to send him something special for the start of the school year.

- a sponsor going to great lengths to find the perfect shoe a youth wanted.

- a family including their favorite cake recipe in the birthday box for the young woman who loves baking

- a sponsor creating a young man experiencing homelessness one of the viral ‘junk drawers’ for him to have as he works towards transitioning into a new placement complete with all the things a mom might think about (Tylenol, batteries, scissors and so much more)

- a sponsor getting all the things the child wanted and then thanking US for the joy they experienced as part of this process.

- a sponsor who chose all the kids favorite books, and the one who picked all the light purple things because that’s the youth’s favorite color and the one who embroidered the child’s name on the bag.

And yet in each of the stories of the youth we celebrate in September, there’s so much tough stuff. The kid who has had multiple placement disruptions in the past month; the one who is currently experiencing homelessness; the one who is currently missing because she ran away when her mom didn’t show up for a visit and the young person starting over in another state because they just want a fresh start.

We hope each one feels for even just a moment that someone cared. They they are seen for so much more than the terrible things in their chart. That all of their favorite things were noticed and matter. That even though the world has been cruel, it can also be kind.

We celebrated a record number of kids who have upcoming September birthdays and we are so incredibly grateful to each and every person who made if possible ❤️ we promise your giving makes a difference!

We have a few items that we need quick and there’s no better village to ask to step in that here! A young woman who aged...
08/20/2026

We have a few items that we need quick and there’s no better village to ask to step in that here!

A young woman who aged out of foster care leaves on Saturday to move into Hollins University!

There are a few things the agency was able to get that we are hoping can be delivered to her tomorrow so she has everything she needs to make her new home feel like home!

Here is how to help:

- the Amazon wishlist is below
- the address is preloaded (Res I Dent, Richmond Va - it’s a creative way we have to list it so we aren’t publicly listing her name)
- please DO NOT purchase if delivery is AFTER tomorrow/Friday. She leaves early Saturday morning!
- it’s super important that you let us know if you purchase something to avoid any delivery issues!

She also has a September birthday but it was not referred to our birthday box program. We’d still love to provide her a birthday box and already have some wishlist ideas (AirPods, Hollins merch and anything purple - it’s her favorite).

Amazon list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZHD3E04Y3AOF?ref_=wl_share

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

A young man is heading to college tomorrow—and he needs our community.We can't share all the details and it's not our st...
08/12/2026

A young man is heading to college tomorrow—and he needs our community.

We can't share all the details and it's not our story to share. The short version of the story is that he is in need. He is experiencing homelessness and is preparing to begin college with almost nothing. The social workers involved believe he is very much in need of support.

When he learned that people were trying to help him, his social worker shared that he broke down in tears. He is incredibly appreciative of anything given to him. When asked what would be most helpful, he named some very basic things: personal care and cleaning supplies, bedding, a comforter, sheets, towels, washcloths, and a pillow. He simply said he wants to feel like a college student.

There is tremendous courage in trying to pursue a college education while facing homelessness and uncertainty about what comes next. And this young man isn't asking for help. He is simply grateful that people are willing to offer it.

If you feel led to help, you can shop his Amazon Wishlist linked below:

A few important things to know:

- Please pay attention to the estimated shipping dates, as they can change quickly. We know we won't have everything by tomorrow, but we are hopeful most of the essentials will arrive by the beginning of next week (and we are really hopeful to have his bedding by tomorrow when he moves in)

- The Wishlist is set up so you can add something else if you feel led. We selected mostly essentials because he has almost nothing, but if you'd like to send something special to help him feel more at home, you are welcome to do so.

- The delivery address should be pre-loaded and should be going to Petersburg, Virginia.

- We cannot see who has purchased items or the current delivery dates. Please comment below with what items you purchased and the estimated delivery date so we can keep track of deliveries and help manage any possible duplicates.

- Feel free to give your best words of wisdom for college or life on the gift receipt!

Find the Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22YXNENX20XX4?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for caring about this young man and for helping give him a positive start to his school year. We know that if we shared the story, his list would be cleared in a moment. But the beauty of this community is that you all will likely accomplish that without sharing the story (and we appreciate it more than you will know!). It’s a hefty list though - let’s see what we can do, together!

Sometimes knowing that someone is in your corner can mean more than we realize. Thank you for being that kind of community ❤️

08/11/2026

We’re excited to introduce The Book Link, a new project of Worthdays!

The Book Link is an interactive collection of curated books relevant to child welfare and marginalized populations, created to foster connection, learning, reflection, and conversation among young people, children, child welfare professionals, and our broader community.

This project began with a generous donation of books through The Giving Machines, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life including:

Giving Machines Richmond meritmadecreative Lynn Will Shineforth (formerly UMFS) Bella Cuttery®

We’re especially excited to make The Book Link available to our campus community, the young people and children we serve, and local child welfare professionals.

Thank you for continuing to support Worthdays and the work we do to ensure those impacted by foster care know they are important, worthy, and celebrated.

Learn more about The Book Link:by visiting the link in our bio.
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One young person we’ll celebrate simply wants a picture frame for a photo of himself and his brother, who lives in a dif...
08/07/2026

One young person we’ll celebrate simply wants a picture frame for a photo of himself and his brother, who lives in a different foster home.

Another young man, who has aged out of foster care, is currently experiencing homelessness and hopes to move into an adult group home soon.

One young lady we’ll celebrate has moved several times in the past month alone, each move leaving her wondering if she is worthy.

Another young man is turning 18 and has almost no contact with his family of origin. He quietly wonders if he'll make it to his next birthday.

These are just four of the 24 young people whose birthdays are coming up.

A birthday gift won't solve every challenge they're facing. But it can answer an important question: Does anyone see me? Am I worth celebrating?

We have the opportunity to make sure the answer is a resounding “YES”!

Would you consider sponsoring a birthday? You don't have to do it alone. Gather your family, coworkers, small group, or friends to sponsor a birthday together, or create a birthday wishlist and share it on your social media. It's incredible to watch a community rally around one young person and remind them that they matter.

Every birthday tells a child or young adult in foster care, "You are important. You are worthy. And your life is worth celebrating."

Help us celebrate all 24 birthdays by creating a birthday box! We have birthdays in RVA (Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland), TriCities (Hopewell, Petersburg and Dinwiddie) and NOVA (Alexandria) that need to be celebrated this month!

Here’s how it works - in the comments you will find a document with all of the birthdays we need help celebrating along with all the information about our birthday box program! Check it out and then come back here and let us know which birthday you’d like to help celebrate (ex. I’d like to celebrate RVA, C) by commenting on this post. All birthdays crossed out have already been assigned to someone (and this post is cross-posted)! Please ensure you are selecting a birthday in your area and are able to drop off at the corresponding drop off location.

Once you’ve selected a birthday and commented, we will confirm with you that you’ve been assigned the birthday and will send additional information within the next 24 hours!

Have questions? Please us know below! By simply loving this post or sharing it with someone who might be interested in ensuring kids in our community know they are so incredibly worthy, you are helping us to spread the word! 🎉

A few weeks ago, we shared a unique way to be involved by helping with the birthday wishlist of a young woman in foster ...
07/17/2026

A few weeks ago, we shared a unique way to be involved by helping with the birthday wishlist of a young woman in foster care who was planning her 18th birthday party. As always, this community showed up and quickly cleared her list of carefully chosen decorations.

Then one of our recent birthday box sponsors reached out. She creates the popular personalized party banners and offered to make one that matched the birthday girl’s party décor.

It wasn’t just another decoration—it was a personalized touch created specifically for her. Sometimes those are the little things that make a celebration feel even more personal and remind a young person: this was made just for me.

A few days later, her foster mom sent us a message: “Her party ended up being everything she wanted.”

We’re also giving a huge shoutout to her foster parents, who welcomed quite a few friends into their home to celebrate this milestone. They created an opportunity for belonging, normalcy, and joy for a young woman who deserved to be celebrated. Foster parents do incredibly difficult work caring for young people in care while navigating the often broken system that they open their lives up to.

To everyone who purchased something from her wishlist—and to the sponsor who added one more thoughtful, personalized surprise—thank you. We are continually grateful for a community that not only meets needs but looks for ways to make each celebration even more meaningful.

Some birthday boxes tell more than one story. Recently, a family sponsored a birthday box for an 18-year-old young man i...
07/14/2026

Some birthday boxes tell more than one story.

Recently, a family sponsored a birthday box for an 18-year-old young man in foster care in memory of a little girl named Lelia who would have turned 13 this year. Lelia’s family came together to turn their love for her into something meaningful—a tribute that reflects the joy and kindness she brought to those around her. Together, they all created a personalized birthday box to celebrate a young man in foster care preparing for one of the biggest transitions of his life.

As he gets ready to move into his first apartment, begin community college, and pursue his dream of becoming a social worker, they filled his box with thoughtful gifts that reflected who he is—including a generous gift card to help him purchase the boxing equipment he'd been hoping for.

There was something especially meaningful about the handmade card tucked inside the box. It simply read: "You are so strong."

Those words seemed to speak to more than one person. They honored the strength of a family carrying Lelia's memory forward while encouraging a young man in foster care stepping into adulthood with courage, determination, and hope.

Sometimes a birthday celebration becomes something even bigger. It becomes a way to remember someone deeply loved while creating an opportunity for joy for someone else.

Thank you to those who love Lelia for allowing our organization to help carry her memory forward. We are honored to be a small part of her legacy 💕

It’s a great day to celebrate a birthday! It is officially August birthday time and we would love for you to join us in ...
07/07/2026

It’s a great day to celebrate a birthday! It is officially August birthday time and we would love for you to join us in ensuring a young person in foster care is celebrated! No need to do it alone - sponsoring as a group or creating a wishlist and sharing it on your socials usually results in a great group effort!

We have birthdays in RVA (Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland), TriCities (Hopewell, Petersburg and Dinwiddie) and James City Co that need to be celebrated this month! Our organization ensures kids in our local foster care system are celebrated on their birthdays. We’d love for you to join us this month by creating a birthday box for one of our August birthdays.

Here’s how it works - in the comments you will find a document with all of the birthdays we need help celebrating along with all the information about our birthday box program! Check it out and then come back here and let us know which birthday you’d like to help celebrate (ex. I’d like to celebrate RVA, C) by commenting on this post. All birthdays crossed out have already been assigned to someone (and this post is cross-posted)! Please ensure you are selecting a birthday in your area and are able to drop off at the corresponding drop off location.

Once you’ve selected a birthday and commented, we will confirm with you that you’ve been assigned the birthday and will send additional information within the next 24 hours!

Have questions? Please us know below! By simply loving this post or sharing it with someone who might be interested in ensuring kids in our community know they are so incredibly worthy, you are helping us to spread the word! 🎉

[A huge thanks to our July sponsors who went above and beyond to ensure our July birthdays were celebrated!]

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