Luggage Of Love
8th Annual - Date Coming!
Every October - December we activate! The 2022 official drop off/ collection date announced soon!
Luggage of Love is an annual third party event hosted by APEX CPAs & Consultants, Inc. to benefit CASA Kane County foster children! Foster children frequently have few belongings; just a couple of outfits, photographs, and a stuffed animal or toy. When they are moved between families, these children are often forced to carry their few keepsakes and belongings in plastic trash bags. Carrying their items in bags can be embarrassing and yet another reminder of how little they own.
Providing Comfort
Who You Can Help
The following age group tables show the incidentals and suitcases that can be provided to a youth. Purchase or donate $250 to supply the following incidentals to a youth in need:
*Please note all tangible items given must be NEW.
Give Today!
You can also make a monetary donation below right now!
Sponsorship Form
Our Goal is $50,000
Our 8th annual Luggage of Love Campaign to benefit CASA Kane County is underway! Last year we raised more than $44,000 in cash, suitcases, gift cards and essential personal items for children in the foster care system. CASA Kane County advocates for the best interests of these children (ages 0-21) both in and out of court. This year we have set our goals higher than ever!
We are looking to surpass last year’s total and raise $50,000 in monetary donations, new suitcases, gift cards and new essential personal items. The Luggage of Love lifetime contribution to CASA Kane County is more than $145,000!
How Can You Help?
Want help in organizing a group or participating? Send us an email at info@kanecountycasa.org or call 620-232-4484. We are happy to make suggestions and welcome your help!
See also below for donation and sponsorship forms.
When Can You Help?
From October 19 to December 17 we will be collecting donations of the following items in our office along with other select locations. Please stop in and help us help these kids.
Items Needed Most Are:
- Suitcases, backpacks, and duffel/baby bags to carry belongings.
- Gift cards for needed clothes, incidentals, furniture, linens and supplies at grocery, multi-chain stores and restaurants.
- Recreation passes for all youth to experience fun and exploration with park district classes, theaters, movie tickets, special occasion activities and birthday parties.
