The Movement’s first official service project is a giant supply collection drive for students in the foster care system!
On May 1st, The Movement, in partnership with Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services, will throw a graduation party for high school graduates in the foster care system of Davidson County, Tennessee. This is an annual event for DCS and The Movement is honored to join their efforts in celebrating some very special students who have completed their high school education!
The Movement students jumped at the chance to help put on a party on par with what they want to receive when they graduate. The Movement Clubs are actively collecting new, unwrapped items in their schools and communities. These items will become door prizes and personal gifts for the graduates. Students will also be involved in the decorating, setting up, and hosting of the party.
Through these local efforts we are opening people’s eyes to the opportunities to care right in our own back yard. When asked why he would want to help with this project, Carter (a high school junior) wrote, “I believe foster kids should have a party because they deserve it. Life in high school is hard enough for me without moving around and with the constant support of a family. I can’t imagine how hard these kids have worked to make it to this goal. This isn’t just us celebrating a graduation party, we are celebrating these students, because they truly deserve to be celebrated.”
