Everyday children are rescued from abuse, neglect, and abandonment. These children are confused, scared, and desperate for security, comfort after being separated from family, home and possessions. Children frequently enter foster care with nothing.

Pockets of Hope provides these children with new backpacks filled with personal care items they need, and comfort items they can call their own.

NEWS

Backpacks provided to date: 2,016
November 2022:
  • It's the holiday season for helping  Read about how Pockets of Hope helped a child at The Impact.

July 2022:
  • Each backpack makes a difference in a child's life.  Read about it at The Impact.  

June 2022:
  • More special feedback received!  Check it out on The Impact.  

May 2022:
  • A BIG thank you to Spirit 92.9 & the community for the overwhelming support for Hugs & Hope!  

April 2022:
  • Spirit 92.9 is partnering with Pockets of Hope for Hugs & Hope.  Your donation will be matched by local businesses!  Check out the link above, and follow Spirit 92.9 on Facebook.  Thanks!

December 2021:
  • Backpacks provided to date: 2,016.  POH is meeting a need in the community.
  • A holiday drive and donation from Capital One Voices!
  • Received a generous donation of handmade knit hats from Moon River Crafts Co.  Thanks Teresa!

September 2021:
  • Another great donation from the Christensen Group!

August 2021:
  • Current item in need is blankets!  Contact us with any questions.  Thanks!  

July 2021:
June 2021:
  • Wow!  Check out the results for Baseball for Babies on Events.
  • Thank you to Sartell Vibe and their customers for dropping off two large boxes of items -> backpacks, stuffed animals, toys, and $180 in donations. 

May 2021:
  • More special feedback on how the Backpacks make a difference with local foster children.  Read at The Impact.
  • Save the Date: 6/14 Seventh Annual Baseball for Babies, a night out at a St. Cloud Rox Baseball game at Joe Faber Field.  Bring an item to donate!  Sponsored by RE/MAX Results - Chuck Zwilling and Becca (Zwilling) Ruegemer. 

April 2021:
  • Backpacks continue to be packed and provided.  The current items in need are: Tie-blankets and small stuffed animals.  Thanks for your support! 

February 2021:
  • New donations are coming in!  The current items in greatest need are: Books, Crayons, and Boy or Girl Pajamas age 16+.  Thank you.

January 2021:
  • The Virtual Concert & Fundraiser Drive was a GREAT success.  Thank you to Radio Nation, the sponsors, and all the donators!  The funds will go directly to supporting local children entering foster care.  Thank you.
  • *Online Event Update* 1/28 7pm YouTube Live Stream Link, OR Radio Nation Facebook live from FB page: @radionationbandmn
  • Another sponsor of the 1/28 Charity Concert is Audio Video Extremes.  Thanks to Rich & Jodi Erkens at AVX for your support and generous donation!
  • An additional sponsor of the 1/28 Charity Concert is Agency North Real Estate.  Thank you for your support and generous donation!
  • *Online Event* - Radio Nation Virtual Concert (live stream) Fundraiser Drive with Pioneer Place on Fifth.  Thursday January 28th @ 7pm.  More info on the Events page.
  • New Donation option - added PayPal me link
  • Happy New Year!  2021 will be promising!

December 2020:
  • Great River Federal Credit Union has made a generous cash donation to Pockets of Hope.  What great news to end the year - helping and supporting local foster children!
  • MOMS Club of St. Cloud had a donation drive and collected lots of great items to fill backpacks!  Head over to the Events page for more details!
  • Scheels of St. Cloud has selected Pockets of Hope as a recipient of their Giving Campaign. More info on the Events page!
  • Capital One Voices Group of St. Cloud had another drive to support POH and local foster kids.  Check out the results on the Events page.  Thank you!