Our Impact
At Growing Hands for Brighter Futures, our impact is measured by the lives we touch and the communities we uplift.
Our Impact
Year-Round Support for Kids and Families
From the first day of school to the holidays, we support kids and families year-round—donating 15,000+ school supplies, expanding Christmas assistance, and continuing our tradition of gifting toys, including to children at Penn State Children’s Cancer Hospital. Through community drives and partnerships, hundreds of families receive essentials, while children pick their own backpacks and leave with confidence and smiles. This growing impact is just the beginning—join us to donate, volunteer, or partner so students feel prepared and families feel supported.
Support Growing Hands for Brighter Futures
Every donation helps us provide school supplies, gifts, and support to local children and families. Whether you give once or monthly, your generosity fuels our mission.
Inspiring tales of transformation
Get inspired by the remarkable stories of transformation through our non-profit organization. Join us in making a positive impact today.
Together, We’re Helping Kids & Families All Year Long
From the first day of school to the holiday season, our nonprofit is here to support children and families in need. This year, we’ve donated over 15,000 school supplies to help students start strong and are expanding to provide Christmas support so families can experience joy during the holidays. Together, we’re building brighter futures and stronger communities.
Supporting Families, One Drive at a Time
Behind every backpack and every wrapped gift is a family who feels the impact. For some, school supplies mean their child can walk into the classroom prepared and confident. For others, holiday support means the relief of knowing there will be joy under the tree. Whether it’s back-to-school season or Christmas morning, our mission is the same: to lift the burden for families and remind them they are not alone.
Bringing Joy at Christmas
The holiday season can be especially difficult for families already facing big challenges. For the past two years, even before we became an official nonprofit, we donated toys to children at Penn State Children’s Cancer Hospital. This tradition continues as we expand our holiday giving to help more families experience the joy and comfort of Christmas. From gifts under the tree to essentials that ease the burden, our goal is to make sure every child feels the magic of the season, and every parent knows they are supported.
Stories of Hope
Our mission doesn’t stop with one drive or one organization — it’s about creating ripple effects of hope. This year, we partnered with several nonprofits whose members came to pick up backpacks and supplies for the children they serve. Seeing those kids walk in, choose their own backpack, and leave with smiles stretching ear to ear was a moment we’ll never forget. The photos shared back with us told the same story — joy, confidence, and the excitement of starting school prepared. For these children, something as simple as a backpack became a reminder that they are seen, valued, and supported.
This Is Just the Beginning
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together, but we know the need is still great. With your support, we can continue to grow our school drives, expand our holiday programs, and reach even more children and families year after year.
Be Part of the Impact
Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every partnership makes this mission possible. Together, we can change lives — one backpack, one family, one holiday at a time.