Community Care

Get Inspired: A Bratz Life

Finding comfort in the little things. For children experiencing homelessness, having toys and other comfort items can bring joy, solace, and even a sense of normalcy and stability during challenging times. Talaya Moore and her mother lived in a shelter for two years, and during this time, Talaya started to collect Bratz dolls.

Click the photo above to listen to Talaya’s story about how the dolls became more than just toys and helped her feel at home while in temporary housing.

This podcast was produced by The Moth, an organization that promotes the art and craft of storytelling and is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the diversity and commonality of human experience.

Let’s Talk

After listening to Talaya’s story, use the questions below to kick-start a great conversation with your family:

• What stood out to you about Talaya's story? What parts of the story can you relate to?

• Where do you feel most at home? Why is your home important to you?

• Think of a time when you faced a difficult challenge. Who was there to support you along the way - family, friends, your religious community, your teacher?

• Bonus! Reach out to someone and let them know you support them. Sometimes, a reminder that someone has our back can help to inspire us on our journeys.

Community Connections: Ignite

Support your neighbors. Ignite is an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to youth who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. They work to provide stable housing, access to employment, educational opportunities, and physical and mental healthcare to clients ages 16-24.

Ignite relies on donations from community members like you to ensure their clients have the clothing, food, and essential items they need to thrive. Ignite is frequently updating their in-kind donation list. Scroll down to in-kind donations on this page to see their most up-to-date needs list.

Email donations@ignitepromise.org for more information about how to donate needed items.