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.
2022 Events
One Bright Star
Toy Drive to benefit foster youth living in group homes.
Now through Dec 5, 2022. See the list of items we need: coming soon
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
One Entrance Fee
$15
One Child's Gifts
$40
Entire Group Home Entrance Fee and Gifts
$550
Be An Event Volunteer
Gift Wrapping Volunteer
Wednesday Dec 7th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Thursday Dec 8th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday Dec 9th
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Event Day Volunteer
Foster care children will enjoy bowling, dancing, and receive their personally selected christmas gifts
Saturday, Dec 10th
9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday, Dec 11th
1:00pm – 5:00pm
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
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
8:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday July 26th
8:00am – 11:00am
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday July 27th
8:00am – 11:00am
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday July 28th
8:00am – 11:00am
Event Day Volunteer
Foster care children will enjoy playing mini-golf and receive their school supplies and backpacks at Castles -n- Coasters.
Saturday, July 29th
6:00am – 10:00am
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.
July 10-14
- $55 - Sponsor one child's attendance.
- $100 - Provide gas for one group home.
- $200 - Provide lunch at Canyonlands Restaurant for one group home.
- $500 - Sponsor the entire experience for one group home.
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.
Cowboy Camp
An overnight horse camp for teenagers in foster care. Activities include: a horse clinic, horseback ride, razor ride, swimming, campfire, archery, and cowboy games.
- $10 - Provide a sleeping bag for one foster youth.
- $50 - Provide clothing for camp for one foster youth.
- $150 - Send one foster youth to camp.
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.