ABOUT US
Bundles of Hope was created in 2012 by Mason and Mackenzie Hymer. Mackenzie was adopted at birth and Mason was adopted from the foster care system. They both decided they wanted to do something to give back!
After contacting their local Children's Division supervisor, they discovered that most children taken into care are not able to bring any of their own belongings with them. The duo decided they would find a way to make bundles of items that the children may need during their first night in foster care.
During the first year, the bundles included; pajamas, a stuffed animal, toothbrush and toothpaste tied together with a ribbon and a personal note of hope. With the help of friends, family and their community, the organization was able to provide over 600 bundles to Jasper County Children's Division during their first year of service.
Bundles of Hope has been able to spread to surrounding counties including Barton, Cedar, Dade, Lawrence, Barry, Stone, Newton, McDonald, Ottowa, and Bourbon. Our goal is to spread even farther!
Currently, the bundles include; journals, blankets, toiletries and any other new items that may be donated (placed with love) in a new backpack. Over the last 6 years, more than 12,000 backpack bundles have been distributed! The organization also distributes Investigator bundles and Age-Out bundles (You can learn more about these on our projects page.)
The organization credits their AMAZING donors for their success!!!
Jasper County, MO
Lawrence County, MO
Barry County, MO
Stone County, MO
Newton County, MO
McDonald County, MO
Barton County, MO
Cedar County, MO
Dade County, MO
Ottowa County, OK
Bourban County, KS
Ile a Vache, Haiti
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