The mission of Comfort Cases began with a simple yet powerful idea: to inspire communities to restore dignity and bring hope to youth in foster care. Imagine a child, one of the 437,500 in the United States who, on any given day, are thrust into the foster care system. Often, they leave their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, clutching their few belongings in a trash bag. At Comfort Cases, this image is a call to action. No child, we believe, should ever feel like their life fits into a trash bag. Every child deserves a bag that is theirs, filled with items that bring comfort and security. A new pair of cozy pajamas, a warm blanket to wrap around themselves, and a sof... read more The mission of Comfort Cases began with a simple yet powerful idea: to inspire communities to restore dignity and bring hope to youth in foster care. Imagine a child, one of the 437,500 in the United States who, on any given day, are thrust into the foster care system. Often, they leave their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, clutching their few belongings in a trash bag. At Comfort Cases, this image is a call to action. No child, we believe, should ever feel like their life fits into a trash bag. Every child deserves a bag that is theirs, filled with items that bring comfort and security. A new pair of cozy pajamas, a warm blanket to wrap around themselves, and a soft stuffed animal to hold during the unsettling transition to a new home-all these small things help ease the pain of a difficult journey. The organization doesn't stop at providing comfort; we are on a mission to educate and engage. By raising awareness about the challenges facing foster youth, they hope to inspire young people to take the lead in making a difference. Through volunteering opportunities for all ages, Comfort Cases brings entire communities together, proving that everyone has a role to play in offering hope to children who need it most. In the end, Comfort Cases is about more than bags or blankets; it's about sending a message to every child in foster care: You are seen. You are valued. And you are not alone.
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
By Heidi Webb | Grants Administrator
From January 1st to May 2025, Comfort Cases, Inc. has made a profound impact on the lives of children in foster care, distributing a remarkable 8,297 Comfort Cases and 2,907 Comfort XL duffels. These... Read the full report ›By Heidi Webb | Grants Administrator
From January 1st to June 16th, 2025, Comfort Cases, Inc. has brought a unique sense of warmth and security to children in foster care across the nation, distributing an incredible 8,297 sets of new... Read the full report ›By Heidi Webb | Grants Administrator
From January to June 16, 2025, Comfort Cases, Inc. has been actively supporting young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living. The organization distributed 30 Hope Boxes—an... Read the full report ›
