A Chandler business is again teaming with a state foundation to assemble care packages for youth. 

The Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation will partner with Subaru Superstore of Chandler and community volunteers to assemble care packagesTuesday, Nov. 11 for foster youth enrolled in the nonprofit’s post-secondary program.

That program serves young adults aged 18-26 pursuing higher education, according to a news release. It supports youth who are currently in or aged out of foster care who are enrolled in a post-secondary or vocational program.

Program participants have access to scholarships and emergency expense funds, as well as tuition assistance. 

A team of volunteers and staff members from AFFCF will be present Nov. 11 to assist with the packing effort. The event’s goal is to prepare 120 care packages containing comfort items, like holiday blankets and fuzzy socks, beanies, first aid kits, mini flashlights, a word search, gift card, snacks, and encouraging letters from community members, the release states.

The event will be hosted by Subaru as part of the vehicle maker’s annual Share the Love Campaign.

To learn more about AFFCF’s comprehensive array of supportive services for youth in foster care, foster parents and guardians, click here.   

If interested in sponsoring a care package packing event,  email Sophia Campbell at scampbell@affcf.org for details.

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