The Kindness Project: Shining a Light for Kids and Teens in Foster Care
New United Way partner, The Kindness Project, is helping ensure children and teens in foster care feel safe, seen and supported.
This grassroots nonprofit, based in the Lehigh Valley, is on a mission to create a brighter future for youth in foster care by offering essential resources and meaningful enrichment opportunities.
From the moment a child enters the foster care system, The Kindness Project ensures they are met with dignity and compassion. Through its free boutique, The Kindness Exchange, youth from across eastern PA can shop for brand-new clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, baby equipment, birthday gifts and more — selecting what they love in a welcoming, trauma-informed space.
The organization is also launching a new Mobile Boutique, The Kindness Express, in partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network Reilly Children’s Hospital to reach families in underserved communities who can’t access the physical boutique.
Beyond essentials, The Kindness Project nurtures the whole child through its Kindness Connections Program, partnering with dozens of local organizations to host seasonal experiences, sports and arts classes and special events that create joyful memories and opportunities for growth.
In 2024 alone, The Kindness Project served more than 1,200 local youth. As the number of children in foster care continues to rise — with over 14,000 youth in the PA system — this work remains more vital than ever.
