PROJECTS WITH CARE INC
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Mission Statement
PROJECTS WITH CARE focuses on building the self-esteem of families in need, helping them participate in social norms and supporting them in ways that are often overshadowed by the urgent need for food and shelter. The dignity and self-respect felt by parents is often negatively impacted when they do not have the means to provide for their children. PROJECTS WITH CARE steps in to help these families build happy memories, participate socially and build confidence.
About This Cause
PROJECTS WITH CARE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in New York City, works closely with housing and social services agencies to coordinate need-based initiatives for families who could use a helping hand. PROJECTS WITH CARE was founded in 1992 by Rosalie Joseph and Tom Fontana and, to date, has benefitted over 50,000 children in the NYC area. Originally named Stockings With Care, the organization was dedicated to making sure that families in need could create the magic of Christmas morning for their children. After 28 years of partnering with the best social service agencies in New York City, we extended our commitment to helping families with more initiatives, and became PROJECTS WITH CARE. Project First Day For the thousands of children our partner social services agencies serve, school supplies are a necessity most families cannot afford. Project First Day is our back-to-school program giving children a new outfit, new shoes, a backpack, and grade-specific school supplies for the entire year. Project First Day is supported by individuals at companies across the city who enlist the help of their colleagues and sponsor groups of children from 20 – 200. They receive a Mad Lib from the children they’re sponsoring, and purchase an outfit, shoes, and a backpack based on the child’s likes from the Mad Lib. We raise funds to purchase a year’s worth of school supplies, pair that with backpack, and the child receives a bundle of everything they need to feel confident in the new school year. Stockings With Care 2023 marks the 32nd year of the Stockings With Care Program! Each of the children we serve makes 3 holiday wishes and their sponsor “Santa” purchases and wraps each of these gifts for the child. These gifts are delivered to parents and caregivers who then give them personally to their children on Christmas Day. Unlike other holiday gift drives, the parents are the heroes for older children, while the magic of Santa remains alive for the little ones. When children get the gifts they asked for, they know they are heard, they see that they matter, and they experience the joy of Christmas. In addition, PROJECTS WITH CARE participates year-round on special projects in partnership with local social service agencies. For more information, please visit www.projectswithcare.org