Totes to Tots Inc.

Through Totes to Tots Inc., Non-profit Organization we collect and distribute supportive care items.

Totes to Tots Inc., collects backpacks and suitcases for foster children in Georgia. More than 10,000 children, from infants to teenagers, are currently in the foster care system in Georgia. Many of these children shuffle their belongings in garbage bags when they are removed from their homes. Since Totes to Tots was launched in 2002, the annual volunteer event has collected and distributed more t

07/17/2024

If you're a resident of Dekalb County, Georgia come out and join the fun Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10am - 2pm.
This Back to School Event is hosted the
Georgia Division of Family & Children Services. DeKalb Arc

07/15/2024

SAVE THE DATE for August 24th and join us for a fun family event The Wimberly Center for Community Development! Mark your calendars! Wimberly's Roots

07/15/2024

If you're a resident of Gwinnett County, Georgia come out and join us this Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10am - 2pm.
This Health Fair event is hosted each year by the Department of Georgia Division of Family & Children Services. See you there.

07/04/2024

On behalf of all of us at Totes to Tots, we want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!!!

06/16/2024

On behalf of all of us at Totes to Tots, we want to wish all the wonderful Father's a happy Father's Day.

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 06/14/2024

This morning we were honored to join and give a special thanks to DeKalb Association of REALTORS for their very generous in kind donations as well as a monetary donation for the foster children of DeKalb County.

DeKalb Access and Resource Center

Georgia Department of Human Services

Totes to Tots Inc.

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 06/07/2024

On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the long-anticipated invasion of Normandy, France. Soldiers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations faced Hitler's formidable Atlantic Wall as they landed on the beaches of Normandy.

05/30/2024

As the month of May comes to a close, we never stop remembering those we honor and respect during National Foster Care Awareness Month. To find ways on how you can help, visit us at www.totestotots.org or on our page at: https://lnkd.in/dg4nWmCd.
Thank you to all who continue to help us, help the foster children in your local community.

05/27/2024

On behalf of all of us at Totes to Tots Inc., we honor the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation's freedom. We recommit to keeping our sacred obligation to their survivors, families, and caregivers. Wishing each of you and your families a happy and safe holiday weekend!

05/25/2024

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month – a time to honor our state’s dedicated foster caregivers. Read our latest Spotlight to learn more about our 2024 Foster Caregiver of the Year award winners and learn how to become a foster parent in Georgia. dhs.georgia.gov/spotlight/dhs-recognizes-2024-foster-caregivers-year

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 05/22/2024

Earlier today, we once again honored National Foster Care Awareness Month, with our newest partners at the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Marietta - Roswell Alumnae Chapter. They collected so many needed rolling suitcases, backpacks and reading books for the foster children of Cobb County, Georgia DFCS.
Totes to Tots Inc. thanked each one of these wonderful sorors for their sacrifice and service, and for choosing our cause as one of their many humanitarian service projects.

Many thanks to iCandi & Food truck Tuesday’s for hosting such a wonderful neighborhood event for all families to enjoy.

Georgia Department of Human Services
Georgia Division of Family & Children Services.

05/20/2024

National Foster Care Awareness Month on WSB-TV’s good NEWS segment.

05/14/2024

A recap honoring National Foster Care Awareness Month Kelly Mill Elementary Georgia Department of Human Services Georgia Division of Family & Children Services Darrell Dobey

05/13/2024

On behalf of all of us at Totes to Tots, we want to wish all the wonderful Mom's a happy Mother's Day.

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 05/09/2024

What an honor and privilege it was to join such distinguished Retired Educators at their 64th Annual Convention. Thank you all for allowing Totes to Tots., to Get On The Bus with each of you as your chosen 2023-2024 Humanitarian Service Project.
Georgia Retired Educators Association, special thank you to all the REA Units for your sacrifice and commitment to making a difference in Georgia’s foster children in crisis. Darrell Dobey

Kelly Mill Elementary & Totes to Tots Help Foster Care Kids 05/07/2024

More video highlights to share from last Friday's event Kelly Mill Elementary, compliments from Neighborhood TV.
Help us as we continue to honor the month of May as National Foster Care Awareness Month. Georgia Department of Human Services Darrell Dobey

Kelly Mill Elementary & Totes to Tots Help Foster Care Kids Kelly Mill Elementary & Totes to Tots Help Foster Care Kids. 1st graders collect backpacks for donations to foster care kids.

These Forsyth County first graders collected over 80 backpacks, suitcases for local foster children 05/04/2024

In honor of National Foster Care Awareness Month, we thank the students Kelly Mill Elementary School seven 1st grade classes, for embracing this community effort as their humanitarian service project.

These Forsyth County first graders collected over 80 backpacks, suitcases for local foster children Students at Kelly Mill Elementary School cheered in excitement Friday morning as they walked into the auditorium and saw colorful backpacks, suitcases and boxes filled with donations covering the stage.

Photos from Blair Miller's post 05/04/2024
05/04/2024
Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 05/03/2024

Once again in honor of National Foster Care Awareness Month, Kelly Mill Elementary School partnered with Totes to Tots Inc. and the Georgia Department of Human Services External Engagement & Outreach to help give back to foster children in Forsyth County. Since the month of April, over 200 1st grade students along with the PTO Board of Directors, teachers and staff began collecting backpacks, rolling suitcases and supportive care items.

This morning we held a ceremony to honor and recognize these students for their dedication and efforts while helping us, help foster children in crisis. Hundreds of supportive care items were collected and distributed today. The students were also able to meet and hear CBS46Atlanta own News Anchor Blair Miller as he served as our special guest speaker. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this day memorable.
Darrell Dobey

04/11/2024

Help us by helping foster children in need.
Visit www.totestotots.org to finds ways on how you can help donate. Totes to Tots Inc. Darrell Dobey

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 04/10/2024

Today we had another distinct honor to be one of the Guest Speakers at Pickens County Georgia Retired Educators Association, along with some phenomenal students from the 4-H Club.
Totes to Tots Inc. is forever grateful to have been selected as GREA State Humanitarian Service Project. Thank you all for your generous support and the Certificate of Appreciation. Your kindness and southern hospitality was so heartfelt. Darrell Dobey

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 04/10/2024

On Tuesday April 9th, we had the distinct honor to be the Guest Speaker at Coweta County Georgia Retired Educators Association Unit Meeting. Totes to Tots Inc. is forever grateful to have been selected as GREA State Humanitarian Service Project. Thank you all for your generous support and southern hospitality as we've been asked to get on the bus together. Darrell Dobey

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 04/04/2024

Today we had the distinct honor to be the Guest Speaker at the Georgia Retired Educators Association Cluster Unit Meeting. Georgia Retired Educators Association. Totes to Tots Inc. is grateful to have been selected as GREA State Humanitarian Service Project. Thank you all for your generous support and southern hospitality as we've been asked to get on the bus. Darrell Dobey

03/20/2024

In honor of National Foster Care Awareness Month, our friends at Kelly Mill Elementary School will host their 2nd Annual Supportive Care Drive. All donations will benefit the foster children of Forsyth County, Georgia DFCS. Georgia Department of Human Services.

03/20/2024
Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 03/16/2024

We would like to extend a very special thank you for our partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity joining forces with Totes to Tots Inc., packing and sorting party today. Your sacrifice of time and service was greatly appreciated! We are looking forward to working together, as we continue to serve foster children in crisis. Darrell Dobey

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 03/14/2024

Today we had the distinct honor to be the Guest Speaker at the Cobb-Marietta County Georgia Retired Educators Association Unit Meeting. Totes to Tots Inc., is forever grateful to have been selected as GREA State Humanitarian Service Project. It has been so heartwarming traveling County by County and meeting so many amazing and wonderful retired educators throughout Georgia. Special thanks to Georgia Retired Educators Association for all their support! Darrell Dobey

01/01/2024

On behalf of all of us at Totes to Tots, we want to wish everyone a happy, safe and blessed New Year ahead.

Photos from Totes to Tots Inc.'s post 12/14/2023

Totes to Tots Inc., was honored to be a guest speaker today, this time at Jeff Davis County Retired Educators Unit Meeting. We shared our passion of this meaningful cause, emphasizing the importance of eliminating the stigma that foster children carry their personal belongings in a trash bag. We are so grateful and appreciative to Jeff Davis members for their genuine hospitality, and support they’ve provided . Totes also donated car seats and pack and plays to be distributed to the Department of Human Services (DFCS) Jeff Davis County, Georgia.

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Our Story

Totes to Tots is an annual drive, hosted by Georgia Cancer Specialists. We collect new backpacks and suitcases for foster children in Georgia. More than 14,000 children, from infants to teenagers, are currently in the foster care system in Georgia. Many of these children shuffle their belongings in garbage bags when they are removed from their homes. Since Totes to Tots launched in 2003, the annual volunteer event has collected and distributed more than 60,000 bags.

We partner with the Department of Family and Children Services to distribute the bags in the communities in which they're collected.

Videos (show all)

As the month of May comes to a close, we never stop remembering those we honor and respect during National Foster Care A...
National Foster Care Awareness Month on WSB-TV’s good NEWS segment.
A recap honoring National Foster Care Awareness Month Kelly Mill Elementary Georgia Department of Human Services Georgia...
Just a quick recap at a glance of our January 2024 Ceremony/Event. Totes to Tots Inc. Darrell Dobey #fosterkidsmatter
Totes to Tots Inc., update! How you can help Georgia's foster children.
Totes 2 Tots 2018
Celebration of Lights at the new Northside Cherokee Hospital
Bobby Cagle's message about #totes2tots

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