Impact A Foster Care Child's Future
Contribute to one of our yearly events!Every day, youth in society are exposed to unhealthy and unstable futures. OCJ Kids mission is to equip foster and at-risk children and youth by providing them tools, resources, and positive role models to succeed and excel in every area of life. These events impact these kids’ futures.
2023 Events
Tools 4 Success
School Supply Drive to benefit foster youth living in group homes.
June 1 through July 24, 2023. See the list of items we need for each grade: here.
Drop Off Location
OCJ Kids: 21630 N 9th Ave. Ste 103, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Giving Options
Whether you choose to (1) donate school supplies to the drive, (2) give financially through our success sponsorship, or (3) donate your time by volunteering, we are grateful for your valuable contributions!
Be A Success Sponsor
*If funding requirements for Tools 4 Success are fully met, it is OCJ Kids' policy to apply those funds to similar projects
One Entrance Fee
$15
One Backpack and Supplies
$40
Entire Group Home Entrance Fee and Supplies
$550
Be An Event Volunteer
Backpack Prep Volunteer
Tuesday July 25th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday July 26th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday July 27th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Day Volunteer
Foster kids will enjoy their Tools 4 Success Celebration with an Escape Room activity with volunteer interaction, and receive their new backpack and school supplies.
Saturday, July 29th
Shift 1
8:15am – 10:30am
Shift 2
9:25am – 11:40am
Shift 3
10:35am – 12:50pm
Shift 4
11:45am – 2:00pm
Shift 5
12:55pm – 3:10pm
Shift 6
2:05pm – 4:20pm
Backpacks
8:15pm – 4:20pm
Registration
8:15pm – 4:20pm
Registration will open in May
Bearizona
This summer event is designed for one group home per day to take their kids to Bearizona.
The kids and staff get to drive through the wildlife park, eat lunch and walk through the zoo portion.
June 12, 13, 14,15,16 and July 10, 11,12, 13, 14
Sponsor One Child’s Attendance
$55
Provide Gas for One Group Home
$100
Provide Lunch at Canyonlands Restaurant for One Group Home
$200
Sponsor the Entire Experience for One Group Home
$500
Summer Reading Program
May 24 through July 19, 2023.
- $5 - Provide one experiment for one child.
- $60 - Sponsor one child for the whole summer.
- Volunteer - One session, one day, every Wednesday.
One Bright Star
Toy Drive to benefit foster youth living in group homes.
OCt26th through Dec 5, 2022. See the list of items we need: Click Here
Drop Off Location
OCJ Kids: 21630 N 9th Ave. Ste 103, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Giving Options
Whether you choose to (1) donate toys to the drive, (2) give financially through our success sponsorship, or (3) donate your time by volunteering, we are grateful for your valuable contributions!
Be A Success Sponsor
*If funding requirements for One Bright Star are fully met, it is OCJ Kids' policy to apply those funds to similar projects
One Child’s entry
$20
One Child’s Gifts
$50
Entire Group Home Entrance Fee and Gifts
$550
Be An Event Volunteer
Gift Wrapping Volunteer
Tuesday Dec 4th
10:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday Dec 5th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday Dec 6th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday Dec 7th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday Dec 8th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Day Volunteer
Saturday Dec 9th
9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday Dec 10th
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adulting Summit
This summer event is designed for foster teens ages 14- 18 to garner the life stills and resources they will need to succeed in the working world as they prepare to age out of the system.
April 1st 2023
- $20 – Provides a student with Resources and workshops for the day and lunch
- $50 – Provide a full day of activities and incentives
*If funding requirements for Adulting Summit are fully met, it is OCJ Kids' policy to apply those funds to similar projects
Event Day Volunteer
Resume Mentor:
work with 1 to 2 teens at a time, helping them fill out their resume.
Mock Interview Assessor:
interviewing teens to give them experience and feed back to help them succeed at job interviews.
Saturday, April 1st
8:45am – 3:10pm
Vendor Table
We are looking for partners to set up a booth at the fair to introduce the attendees to possible resources and career path choices.
Saturday April 1st
7:45am – 10:30am
if you are interested please contact
OUR MISSION
Youth are amazing! They hope, dream, challenge, learn and lay the groundwork for their futures and ours. The education, experience and family values instilled in a teen will follow them for the rest of their lives. Every day, youth in society are exposed to unhealthy and unstable futures.
OCJ Kids’ mission is to equip foster and at-risk children and youth by providing them tools, resources, and positive role models to succeed and excel in every area of life.