Birthday Salutes
Recently, a Charleston County
boy was placed in the care of the Department of Social Services
on his sixth birthday, but he did not even realize that his
birthday was supposed to be a day to celebrate. He had never
received a birthday gift. But with a bag of toys, clothes,
and games, HALOS made sure that he knew someone cared and
that his birthday truly was a cause for celebration.
For children in foster care, birthdays can be a painful
reminder of all the things in life that they don’t
have. On a day that many children, look forward to all year
long, children in foster care can feel lonelier than ever.
To help foster children get through this difficult time,
HALOS sends birthday cards and gifts to every child in foster
care in Charleston County. With this gesture, we let children
in foster care know that someone out there cares about them.
And with a small donation, you can help make a difference.
Through the Birthday Salutes program, you can sponsor children
in your community to make sure they have something to celebrate
on their special day. |