Packed for Purpose 2025: Restoring Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time
Each year, thousands of teens age out of foster care with nothing more than a trash bag to hold their belongings. Through Packed for Purpose, The Knighten Project replaces those trash bags with brand-new suitcases filled with essentials, encouragement, and dignity, helping young adults step into adulthood prepared, confident, and hopeful.
🔹 [Donate a Suitcase] 🔹 [Give Financially] 🔹 [Host a Packing Party]
What “Packed for Purpose” Means
It’s more than what’s packed — it’s who they become.
At The Knighten Project, we believe every young adult deserves to begin their next chapter with dignity and direction.
Your support helps us transform something ordinary — a suitcase — into a symbol of worth and a bridge to independence.
This isn’t just about luggage. It’s about restoring confidence, sparking dreams, and proving that purpose still belongs to them.
What’s Inside Each Suitcase
Each suitcase is filled with essentials — and hope.
Hygiene & personal care items
Laundry + household basics
Journal & handwritten encouragement note
Gift cards for food or transportation
A “dream gift” that inspires their next step
Every suitcase you give tells a teen, “You matter. You’re seen. You’re read
How You Can Get Involved
Join us in packing purpose.
Option 1 — Donate a Suitcase:
Purchase a new suitcase and fill it with approved essentials — or drop it off empty and we’ll do the packing for you.
Option 2 — Give Financially:
Your monetary gift helps us buy essentials and grant “dream gifts.” 100% of donations go directly to supporting our Dreamers.
Option 3 — Host a Packing Party:
Turn compassion into community! Gather your friends, coworkers, or church group to host a “Packing with Purpose” event.
The Impact
From Trash Bags to New Beginnings
Since our first drive, The Knighten Project has provided hundreds of teens with brand-new suitcases filled with essentials, opportunity, and encouragement.
Each one represents dignity restored and a future reimagined.
They’re not just packed — they’re prepared.
Before & after style image (trash bag → suitcase) or testimonial quote overlay:
“When I got my suitcase, it felt like someone finally saw me.” — Dreamer, Age 19
Campaign Details
2025 Donation Drive Info
Donation Period: October 15 – December 15, 2025
Drop-Off Locations: Amazon/Walmart will ship directly to us
Contact: Bernetta Knighten
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Purpose in Motion
When you give, you do more than meet a need; you ignite hope. You help restore faith in what’s possible and remind a teen aging out of foster care that their story is just beginning.
Together, we can ensure no teen ever has to leave foster care carrying their life in a trash bag again.
Pack Hope. Give Purpose. Donate Today →
