Children’s Hope Chest volunteers dedicate themselves each year to promoting volunteerism, replacing despair with hope and having our children help other children in need.  Our programs have grown  to encompass many aspects of goodwill but all have been created to offer hope to those in need by linking established organizations with families to create social change.  Through all of our varied programs hope can be made tangible to a child.

Hope for The Holidays
Over one thousand Children had their Holiday wishes come true. >more

Backpack Buddies
Hundreds of children carried a brand new backpack full of a year’s worth of school supplies. >more

Hope for The Summer
Children slept in new sleeping bags and received all the necessities for a great summer camp experience AND… >more

Food for Hope
Several local and neighboring food pantries had enough inventory and Stop & Shop gift cards to help feed families in need for the entire summer. Thanks to those who have opened the door to hope! >more

Youth for Hope
The children of our volunteers helping others in need and making a difference. >more

Birthday Buddies
“Hopesters” forego birthday gifts in order to donate hundreds of dollars to Children’s Hope Chest. >more

P.J. Pals
Preschoolers donate some of childhood’s essentials – new, cozy PJs and a book- to children in need. >more

Breakfast Buddies
Youth volunteers’ efforts led to collection of over a hundred boxes of cereal.>more

Coats for Hope
Hundreds of new, warm winter coats provided to children who would have gone through the winter without. >more

Duffels for Hope
Foster care children provided with duffel bags for their belongings. >more

Family Hope
Awards grant funds to programs that foster hope and directly address issues critical to children and families in need. >more

Comforters for Hope
Provide children who live in institutionalized foster care with warm, colorful comforters….and hope. >more