Our History

 Since 2002, we have partnered with the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) – Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). We have collected and distributed over 83,000 age-appropriate totes and essential care items to more than 10,000 foster children within Georgia's foster care system. 

Georgia Cancer Specialists learned about the plight of Georgia’s foster children from the story of one of our employees whose foster child arrived with all of his personal possessions stuffed in a garbage bag.  His few clothes, toys, toothbrush, were just thrown in together, and a couple of his toys were even broken.  As a mother, she wondered what kind of message that sent the child about his importance.  This only emphasizes how de-valued and disposable the child felt.  Her telling of this story, and the desire of many of our staff to participate in a community service project in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was the start of Totes to Tots non-profit organization.

Our Mission Statement

We are committed to restoring dignity and hope to foster children by providing them with a secure, lasting way to carry and protect their personal belongings during their time in care. We also extend our support to vulnerable adults, ensuring they are treated with compassion, respect and stability.

Our Vision Statement
We are passionate about supporting the mental well-being of foster children, youth and vulnerable adults. Our vision is to eliminate the stigma and aid with unexpected challenges they face by providing meaningful care items and essential services that foster dignity, stability and hope.