Knighten Project Inc.

Our goal is to provide teens aging out of foster care with brand new suitcases filled with everyday essentials as they transition into adulthood. One act of kindness can change someone's life forever. Our mission is to restore hope and encourage children in foster care to dream again. We are committed to raising awareness about life after foster care, while providing resources, tools and everyday essentials as they age out of the Tampa Foster Care system and enter into a new phase of adulthood.

More than 23,000 kids age out of U.S. Foster Care each year. Without the support that comes from an adoptive family or permanency connection, these kids face instant homelessness and are given trash bags to put their most precious possessions in.

Every donation towards our Packing with Purpose Suitcase Donation drive will make sure these teens are not forced to carry their personal items in a trash bag. No Trash Bags here!

We learned about what happens to teens when they age out and wanted to let these young adults know they are not forgotten. They are important and worthy of great things. We started off wanting to give away 25 suitcases the first year to teens in the Tampa area, and have now given over 300 in the last few years. We've even shipped some to other states for some teens in serious need. 

Our goal is to eventually help more counties in the state of Florida and create chapters in other states because it's not a county problem, it's our country dilemma and these children need to know they are supported.