The Twig

The Twig Mission: To encourage and inspire foster families by meeting their needs. Core Value: Blessed to be a blessing. These are the children we serve.

Vision: To provide a haven for the foster care community where needs are met, hearts are encouraged and God's love is shown in a practical way. On any given day, there are over 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States. These children have been removed from their homes because of abuse, abandonment, or neglect and have been placed into foster homes, kinship care, or non-relat

ive placements. These children go to our schools, attend our churches, and play on our playgrounds. Many of these children come into the system with very little in their possession. They are expected to wake up tomorrow as if nothing has changed, while their lives have been been turned upside down. At the Twig, we want to encourage these children and inspire them to be all they can be.
​Giving these children clothing isn't just about meeting their needs, it is about empowering them with the tools and resources they need to overcome their circumstances and succeed. Fore more information about our programs please visit our website: www.TheTwigCares.com

Venice location:
826 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34285
Open for children in foster care to shop during the first 3 Saturdays of every month from 9-1.
*No donations accepting during shopping times*

https://linktr.ee/thetwigcaresinc

Looking for a way to celebrate the end of the school year?  (Or maybe you're looking for a way to beat the heat?)Wednesd...
05/26/2026

Looking for a way to celebrate the end of the school year? (Or maybe you're looking for a way to beat the heat?)

Wednesday, May 27th from 4-7pm Jeni's Ice Cream is hosting an Ice Cream Social to benefit The Twig!

Have some ice cream, enjoy some time with family or friends, all while helping to support The Twig!

Jeni's is located at 190 N Cattlemen Rd in Sarasota.

We can't wait to see you there! πŸ’š

The Twig is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.We will return to the office Tuesday, March 26th.
05/25/2026

The Twig is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

We will return to the office Tuesday, March 26th.

The Twig will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.We are so grateful for the men and women who h...
05/21/2026

The Twig will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

We are so grateful for the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces and have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

God bless America

It's Wishlist Wednesday!This week The Twig is wishing for clothing for Youth Boys!Our Youth Boys department is our most ...
05/20/2026

It's Wishlist Wednesday!

This week The Twig is wishing for clothing for Youth Boys!

Our Youth Boys department is our most shopped department at The Twig! Last year over 6,000 Youth Boy clothing items (not including socks, underwear, or accessories) went out of our store and into the hands of children in foster care!

Will you help us restock this department?

Our Wishlist is filled with the specific items and sizes for Youth Boys that we are currently low on (or completely out of). Just go to: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KG30Q7J0E5KX?ref_=wl_share
and Amazon will ship the items you purchase directly to us!

Thank you for supporting The Twig! πŸ’š

Please note that there is NO Donation Drop-Off in the month of May.(We will be closed, due to the holiday)Our next donat...
05/20/2026

Please note that there is NO Donation Drop-Off in the month of May.
(We will be closed, due to the holiday)

Our next donation drop off will be Monday, June 22nd from 4-6pm.

We look forward to seeing you there! πŸ’š

As we prepare for a shopping day at The Twig this weekend, we thought we would share with you what a Twig shopping day l...
05/15/2026

As we prepare for a shopping day at The Twig this weekend, we thought we would share with you what a Twig shopping day looks like to us.

We arrive early to make sure every last detail has been taken care of, much like you would whenever you are expecting guests. Prayers will be lifted up for safe travels for our clients and that our workers might have God's eyes and heart and that needs would be met. The anticipation is high as we prepare to open, never knowing what the day will look like.

Our volunteers love being personal shoppers and baby holders.
We love all the hugs and smiles that we receive throughout the day.
We love seeing kids come in and feeling at home at The Twig...we will never forget the boy that came in and proclaimed..."I'm Back!"

We wonder how long it will take the new volunteer to ask where the tissues are because they are touched by someone's story.

The kids' selections are folded and placed in a bag with tissue paper and the child's name on it. These items are not handouts, they are gifts.

When the shopping day is done, we are tired but can't stop talking about who came and how we were touched. How being a part of a shopping day blesses us in a way we never saw coming. Then we go to the computer, and these foster parents send us messages of thanks and all of a sudden, we can't wait until the next shopping day.

We feel so honored to be able to do what we do. Will you join us in this mission to support our local foster community?

Make a donation: https://thetwigcares.networkforgood.com/projects/282094-general-fund-2026

Shop our Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KG30Q7J0E5KX?ref_=wl_share

Host a Collection Drive. Email us at [email protected] for ideas and to schedule when you will drop off the collection

Volunteer: Email us at [email protected] to find out about volunteer opportunities at The Twig.

We can't all be foster parents, but we can all do something to help!
Thank you for supporting The Twig! πŸ’š

Happy Foster Care Awareness Month! πŸ’š

The Twig turns 10 TODAY!!!10 Years ago our founder, Dianne W**d came up with this "crazy idea" to open a store where chi...
05/14/2026

The Twig turns 10 TODAY!!!

10 Years ago our founder, Dianne W**d came up with this "crazy idea" to open a store where children in foster care could shop for free. And our amazing community said "Let's do it!"

You showed up with donations of clothing. You showed up with financial donations. You had faith in what we were doing, and we felt a great responsibility to take what you gave us and do good.

10 Years ago we opened our doors and welcomed children in foster care to shop for free. We honestly weren't sure anyone would come. Eight kids showed up that first shopping day, and we were thrilled! We helped them find clothes that they could feel good about themselves in. We helped them find shoes that made them jump higher and reach for the sky. And the next month, we did it all again.

10 Years have passed and we have now served a total of 4,425 individual kids through 29,575 shopping experiences.

That is 4,425 kids whose lives have been touched by The Twig, by your giving.

At The Twig, our mission is to inspire and encourage foster families
​by meeting their needs in a practical way.

Will you help us continue this mission by donating today?

https://thetwigcares.networkforgood.com/projects/282094-general-fund-2026

We can't wait to see what the NEXT 10 years has in store for us!
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This week marks our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!10 years of bringing dignity, encouragement, and love to children in foster ca...
05/13/2026

This week marks our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

10 years of bringing dignity, encouragement, and love to children in foster care.

10 years of supporting foster families so they can say "yes" when they receive that next call.

10 years of smiles when a child finds an item that is "perfect"
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Those donation balloons are starting to fill up, but we have a ways to go before we hit our goal.

Will you give and help children in foster care know they matter?

https://thetwigcares.networkforgood.com/projects/282094-general-fund-2026

Donations have started coming in!  Will you support children in foster care by making a donation today?https://thetwigca...
05/12/2026

Donations have started coming in! Will you support children in foster care by making a donation today?

https://thetwigcares.networkforgood.com/projects/282094-general-fund-2026

Every dollar counts

$25 covers the average cost of a new pair of sneakers
$50 provides a TwigBox for a former foster youth
$100 covers the cost of 10 packages of underwear
$250 covers the cost of 1 night of Twig Connects
$500 covers the cost of 40 pairs of new comfy pajamas
$1,000 provides 10 children with basic needs; including socks, underwear, PJ's, an outfit, and a pair of shoes.

Join us in helping every child in foster care know they matter!
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Today, Mayor Nick Pachota read a proclamation, declaring May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness month in the City of Venice a...
05/12/2026

Today, Mayor Nick Pachota read a proclamation, declaring May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness month in the City of Venice and recognizing The Twig and the work we do for children in foster care.

Thank you to our Mayor and City Council for this great honor!

Happy Foster Care Awareness Month! πŸ’š

Address

822 Pinebrook Road
Venice, FL
34285

Telephone

(941) 220-7958

Website

https://thetwigcares.networkforgood.com/projects/282094-general-fund-2026

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