Remember the story from a couple months ago of the adoptive mom/photographer’s ‘newborn’ photo shoot with her 13-year-old son that went viral? Great…keep that in mind and see request below.
Our Pack A Backpack Drive™ to donate backpacks, duffel bags, and luggage launched on April 8th but today I want to add another item to the wish list – disposable cameras. I wish I could take credit for this great idea but I can’t. The idea was shared with me by Foster Care Alumni, Kea Theroux, after discussion with a Foster Care Alumni of America group on Facebook. Kea was a part of our December blog series highlighting a successful women foster care alumni. As group members were discussing foster care life books, the conversation shifted to the lack of pictures the members had of themselves and the others they were in care with. A foster alum, that is now a foster parent, told the group that as a foster youth, she bought a camera to take pictures of herself and her foster siblings so they would have them too. A great idea was born.
If you’re asking yourself why disposable cameras are a good idea in this age of digital photos here’s why:
- Not everyone has computer access
- Not everyone has a cell phone that can take and receive pictures
- If you lose your cell phone or digital camera you lose your pictures
- Not many people print out pictures from their cell phones and social media pages
- A tangible photograph is worth a thousand words
- If you have already donated a bag with toiletries and would like to add a disposable camera to your package we would love to have it.
- If you only want to donate specific items like personal hygiene items only, or only backpacks, or only toothpaste, or only disposable cameras you are welcomed to do that.
- If you are considering donating to the Pack A Backpack Drive™ your support is truly needed and appreciated.
THANK YOU!
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Nicki Sanders, MSW, Chief Visionary Officer
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