Images of Impact: A Visual Journey of Throwing Starfish Foundation's Outreach

Our foundation started with the idea of helping local foster kids. Over the years we have taken on several different projects that help our local youth. From Comfort Bags to Apartment Kits, we are always looking for ways to fill any need for foster kids in our community.

When kids enter the foster system they are given two garbage bags in which to carry their belongings. Often these kids move from house to house, still using garbage bags. Comfort Bags are duffle bags for foster kids. They are filled with special items for the kids, and they provide a sturdy bag for them to carry their belongings.

We’ve assembled hundred of Comfort Bags over the years for our local foster kids and distributed them to local agencies who work closely with the kids. 

We assemble bags for kids and teens with items such as these: 

Children's books

Crayons

Coloring books

Blankets

Stuffed animals

Toiletry bags

Toothbrushes/Toothpaste

Toiletry items

Colored pencils

Journals

Adult coloring books

Water bottles

Knit hats and gloves

We’ve assembled and distributed bikes for older foster kids (ages 12 +), because having a form of transportation can help kids quite a bit once they've been placed in a foster home. A bike is also a great way for a foster kid to really feel at home with their foster family.

We’ve assembled Apartment Kits for local foster kids who are aging out of the system and transitioning to independent living. We want to give these kids a head start with a bunch of apartment essentials.

Our kits include: 

Pots/Pans

Dishes

Silverware

Cups

Toaster Oven

Garbage Can

Towels

Blanket

Pillows

Cleaning Supplies

Toilet Paper/Paper Towels

Laundry Basket

Garbage Bags