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As the holiday season kicks off with Cyber Monday, finding gifts that make a difference is a great way to bring more meaning to your purchases. If you’re looking to make an impact while shopping for loved ones, consider the gift of a My Bag My Story backpack, duffel bag, or pouch. Every purchase at My Bag My Story follows a Buy One, Donate One (BODO) model, meaning each item you buy also provides a new bag to a child in foster care.

Cyber Monday Shopping with Purpose: Gifts That Give Back

When you choose My Bag My Story this Cyber Monday, you’re doing more than just buying a high-quality bag—you’re directly impacting a foster child’s life. Thousands of children in foster care face difficult transitions, often moving between homes with nothing but a trash bag to carry their belongings. Last year alone, My Bag My Story donated 2,500 new bags to foster kids, and we’re aiming to reach 5,000 donations this year.

With every purchase, My Bag My Story sends a message to foster children that they are valued. Our backpacks, duffel bags, and pouches make great gifts for everyone on your list, while helping us work toward our mission to #EndTheTrashBag. Imagine giving a thoughtful, stylish bag as a holiday gift, knowing it’s also providing dignity and support to a child in need.

Cyber Monday Sale Benefits:

• High-quality bags in versatile colors and designs
• Durable options for kids, teens, and adults alike
• Bags purchased help foster kids travel with dignity and stability

This holiday season, make a difference with each purchase. Our Buy One, Donate One program means your Cyber Monday shopping can brighten the holiday season for foster children nationwide.

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Giving Tuesday: How Your Donation Makes an Impact

While Cyber Monday is a day for deals, Giving Tuesday is a day to reflect on how we can give back to our communities. Supporting My Bag My Story on Giving Tuesday means you’re directly contributing to the well-being and dignity of children in foster care. In the United States, nearly 400,000 children are in the foster care system on any given day, and thousands of these kids age out of care without stable housing, a support system, or a place to call home.

Here’s how your Giving Tuesday donation makes an impact:

• 20,000 youth age out of foster care each year, many without family or resources.
• 1 in 5 of those who age out of foster care will experience homelessness within their first year.
• Over 43% of foster youth face at least one placement change in their first year, often causing them to lose personal belongings.

Every dollar you donate to My Bag My Story helps us reach our goal of donating 5,000 bags by the end of 2024. Your contribution helps replace trash bags with durable, supportive bags that help foster children carry their belongings with pride.

Giving Tuesday Impact Highlights:

• Helps end the stigma of trash bag “luggage” for foster kids.
• Expands awareness of the unique challenges foster children face.
• Supports our mission to spread dignity, compassion, and stability to children who deserve to feel valued.

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Making the Most of Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday

This holiday season, let’s come together to shop with purpose on Cyber Monday and give with intention on Giving Tuesday. Every purchase and every donation with My Bag My Story brings hope to foster children, reminding them they’re not alone. Shop our Cyber Monday sale to give gifts with heart, and support us on Giving Tuesday to make a lasting difference.

Thank you for joining My Bag My Story in our mission to end the stigma of trash bag luggage and make a meaningful difference in foster kids’ lives. Together, we can make this holiday season memorable for children who need it most.

Nov 08, 2024