VESTIA, INC. Lobby book program
It is estimated that roughly 1,800 children are in the foster care system in Contra Costa County. The Lobby Book program was developed to encourage children to learn to read by giving them new, brightly colored, interesting books to take home with them. These children can be waiting in lobbies, living in group homes, awaiting placement in children’s receiving centers, or simply getting the book as a gift for the holidays or a birthday. Lafayette Juniors partners with VESTIA, Inc. to provide new books for these children.
BLANKETS FOR FOSTER YOUTH
Lafayette Juniors hand make and distribute fleece tie blankets to children in Contra Costa County who are in transition of leaving their homes and entering foster care.
COMFORT PILLOWS
Lafayette Juniors make heart-shaped pillows for local hospital patients. These pillows provide comfort to many different patients during and after procedures at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland Children’s Hospital, John Muir Medical Center, Aspen Surgery Center, and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.
adopt-a-family
Each holiday season, Lafayette Juniors adopt a deserving local family through a non-profit partner to fulfill their wish-lists and help make the holiday season magical.