My Nonprofit Reviews

I started with Respite Care of San Antonio as a volunteer, and it didn't take long before I felt called to join the team. I began my journey as a consultant, and within a few months, gratefully accepted an offer to join the team full time. In the past year and a half, I have learned so much about the foster care system, the struggles of our community, and have seen the incredible transformations of the children who go through our programs. I hope to serve this mission for many years to come!

I work for a nonprofit in San Antonio that acts as an emergency shelter and general residential program for children in foster care who have complex medical conditions. When the program team came to me and said that we were low on duffle bags for our children as they left us, I knew exactly where to turn!

When our children come to us, they have experienced significant mental and/or physical trauma, and our ultimate goal is to provide a healing space where they can feel safe, loved, and cared for. When our children leave us, they take with them everything they received while in our care, including a life book of memories from their stay, including photos from birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. They receive new clothing, daily use items, and gifts. When they move on to the next part of their journey, packing these items in a trash bag is never an option.

We are so grateful to Day 1 Bags for providing the dignity, respect, and care that our children deserve.