Unconditional love and durable luggage
Bring joy to those in need this holiday season.
Please join us in making a difference in the lives of young adults who have aged out of foster care through out Christmas Santa and Themed Gift Basket initiatives.
This year, you have the power to spread joy and bring hope to young adults who have aged out of foster care. At Love and Luggage, we believe that everyone deserves to feel the magic of Christmas, especially those who may be without family or support during this special time of year.
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We are thrilled to announce that Love and Luggage has been selected as the 2027-2028 Chicks for Charity Partner!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us. This incredible two-year partnership will enable us to significantly expand our capacity and enhance our services, creating a stronger safety net for local emancipated youth.
With your support, we look forward to making a meaningful impact in our community. Stay tuned for updates on our initiatives and how you can be involved in this important work.
Together, we can make a difference.
By providing brand-new duffle bags, independent living essentials, and unconditional love, we help young adults transition out of foster care with dignity.
In Ohio, when children turn 18 or graduate from high school, most become legally responsible for themselves. That process—known as emancipation—represents a symbolic step toward independence for many children. However, for those in the custody of Lucas County Children Services, it compels an immediate transition to self-sufficiency.
Love and Luggage of Northwest Ohio connects young adults emancipated from LCCS custody with resources and support, enhancing their odds of overall success.
The need.
Too many times, young people aging out of foster care have nowhere to go. Just out of high school or barely 18, they depart with the few personal belongings they can carry. By age 24, half of them will have experienced homelessness.
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What we do.
Love and Luggage provides students transitioning from foster care with a brand-new, large duffle bag on wheels for carrying their possessions. We also supply items necessary for independent living and host regular community support dinners where young people connect with peers and learn valuable life skills.
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