With Community Support, 'Adventure Bags' Continues to Grow

A local organization determined to ease the transition for children entering foster care by providing them with colorful backpacks filled with needed supplies is growing by leaps and bounds.

Founded in 2011, Adventure Bags began by serving six counties -- Oconee, Gwinnett, Barrow, Morgan, Jasper and Greene.  It has since expanded to serve an additional ten.

According to a recent post on the organization's Facebook page, 230 bags were distributed in the inaugural year and 420 bags in 2012.  That compares to 412 that have already been given out in just the first quarter of 2013.

"We have recently been contacted by Region 3 (6 counties!) to be included served by Adventure Bags, Inc!" the post states.  "None of this would be possible without the continued support of our volunteers and donations! Thank you for helping us continue to "Provide security and comfort to a child in crisis!"

Church groups and businesses around the region have helped greatly with the collection of donations and the assembly of the bags, and area restaurants have played a big part in fundraising efforts through Spirit Nights.  The most recent was held at Ruby Tuesday in Winder.

Next up for Adventure Bags is a 5K benefit race that will take place in Bethlehem on April 28..  Visit Barrow Patch for more details.

For more information about how to get involved with Adventure Bags, contact Debbie Gori at donations@adventurebags.org.

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