JCI Santa Clarita proudly announces its inaugural community outreach event, “Carry Hope” a heartfelt initiative designed to provide foster youth with a sense of dignity, comfort, and belonging during times of transition.

Through the distribution of thoughtfully assembled duffle bags filled with essential items and messages of encouragement, Carry Hope seeks to remind young people in foster care that they are seen, valued, and supported.

Each year, thousands of foster youth face placement changes and uncertain circumstances, often transporting their belongings in trash bags or other temporary containers.

Carry Hope was created to address this need by providing high-quality duffle bags packed with necessities such as hygiene products, comfort items, and handwritten notes of encouragement from community members.

This is what the Co-Chairs Arnold Bryant and Kyle Duffy had to say on their inspiration for creating “Carry Hope” and what this event means to them and the fostering youth.

“Carry Hope means giving kids entering the foster system a tangible reminder that they are loved and not forgotten, even in the middle of fear, uncertainty, and change. With each duffle bag, card, and essential item, they can quite literally carry hope with them wherever they go,” Kyle said.

“As a former foster youth, JCI Carry Hope is deeply personal to me because every child deserves to feel valued, respected, and hopeful, especially during some of the most difficult moments of their lives,” Arnold said. “Our goal is to provide more than just essential items; we want to remind these young people that they are not forgotten, that their circumstances do not define them, and that an entire community is rooting for their success.”

The inaugural Carry Hope event will bring together volunteers, donors, community organizations, and local leaders.

The event aims not only to meet practical needs but also to foster a spirit of compassion and connection for youth navigating difficult transitions.

For more information on how to donate and/or sponsor, click here.  

Contact the co-chairs by emailing Arnold at [email protected] or Kyle at  [email protected]

Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS Radio by JCI.

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