Gift Baskets for Children Battling Cancer at CHOA

Kennesaw, GA, July 3, 2023 – KIDS CARE, Building Strong Horizons and The Larry Project are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for the community to help bring comfort to children battling cancer at CHOA Hospital.
These three local nonprofits have joined forces to create "Drops of Comfort & Care Drive'' with the goal of delivering 100 gift baskets to CHOA Scottish Rite Hospital by the beginning of September 2023.

Where to drop off items
Come to the Back-to-School Bash and Pop-up Market at Town Center at Cobb on Saturday, August 12, 2023 (11a-6p) to drop off items at the KIDS CARE booth!
Families can make a card or craft at the Teacher Appreciation Craft Station, enjoy music and entertainment in Center Court, register for giveaways, find out about fall and winter camps and programs from local vendors, and shop the gift, artisan, and craft vendors set up from Center Court to Belk Court.

What is needed (all items should be new)

• Fidget Toys
• DIY Arts-Crafts Kits
• Soft Beanie Hats and/or Head Scarves
• 3 Yards of Anti-pill Fleece (to be used to make blankets)
• "Warmies" (soothing stuffed animals that can be heated/cooled)
• Amazon Wish List is located HERE for ease of purchasing items

Why “Drops of Comfort and Care”
The three nonprofits have been working in the community for many years with the goal of supporting vulnerable people through kindness.

According to Amie Burke, founder of KIDS CARE, “The name for the drive came from the motto of Building Strong Horizons: ‘One drop of kindness will make a splash and many drops of kindness will make a wave’. We feel like that sums up what all three of our organizations strive to do through our service projects. Sometimes it might seem like our efforts are just a drop in the bucket, when we see how much need there is in the community. But when you add up all those drops of kindness and service that the community contributes, it builds up momentum creating ripples which turn into waves of compassion reaching people in their times of need. Creating kindness and giving opportunities is the heart of KIDS CARE and we are really looking forward to seeing the community's heart on Aug 12th. As Mrs. Coretta Scott King said, ‘The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.’

While each of the participating nonprofits has their own mission throughout the year, the opportunity to work together for the goal of bringing some happiness to children going through probably the most difficult time in their lives, was one they could not pass up.”

Learn more about each of the nonprofits

• KIDS CARE creates youth community service experiences, encourages Kindness & environmental awareness. (KIDS) Kindness In Doing Service (CARE) Connecting And Respecting Everyone. Founder Amie Burke
• Building Strong Horizons supports First Responders in Georgia and vulnerable populations with essential needs and gifts to lift spirits. Founder: Jenna De Bruyn
• The Larry Project in honor of the founder’s father, Larry, this nonprofit supports the homeless population in Cobb County. Founder: Loretta Rodriguez

Learn more about North Atlanta Events
North Atlanta Events hosts family oriented events in Forsyth, Fulton and Cobb counties including Festival of Trees, Family Fairs, Back-to-School events, Pop-up Markets, Holiday Fairs and Santa’s Workshop. Each event includes a nonprofit aspect including food, clothing and toy drives.

Learn more about Town Center at Cobb
Town Center at Cobb is a community mall located near Kennesaw State University. With over 1 million square feet of retail space and more than 170 stores, Town Center at Cobb is Northwest Atlanta's largest shopping destination. From department stores which include Macy's, JCPenney, and Belk to specialty shops, and The Food Court, Town Center at Cobb has it all.