Hope in a Suitcase

Organization Description

Through zero fault of their own, many children enter emergency foster care with nothing but the clothes on their backs, and they often travel from home to home carrying their few personal items in a plastic trash bag. Hope in a Suitcase provides NEW luggage and NEW clothing, shoes essentials and comfort items to make their transition a little easier, and to remind children that their belongings deserve the same level of respect as they do, no matter where they go.

Health & Safety

Hope in a Suitcase serves youth 0-18 who have an open case with DCFS.

No. We do work with the general population, including youth, social workers, foster parents and parents and family members with whom children have been reunified, as well as volunteers.

Kathy will work alongside intern(s), identifying projects, etc.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Vaccinations
Address 
5429 W. Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
United States
General Phone 
(323) 746-5800
Website:
https://www.hopeinasuitcase.org
Student Contact 
A Site Staff with main contact indicated hasn't been created yet. Contact your program for more information.
Program(s) 
CHHS - Health Science Internships
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Hours of operation 

Monday - Thursday 10am - 2pm plus additional flex hours upon advance arrangement. Occasional Fridays and weekend (e.g. if we are hosting a volunteer day or an event)

Maximum students 
2