Testimonials
Hear from counselors, social workers, and students who have seen what community support can mean for a young person’s path forward.
Written testimonials
“The children were so excited to receive a special gift. One elementary student hugged his counselor to say thank you. He loved his Care Bag so much that he planned to bring it to school every day. There were smiles all around!”— School Counselor, Bridgewater-Raritan School District
“Every package reached a student and truly brightened the holidays. Students shared that it was special to know someone they had never met cared enough to send them something. For the younger students, the hats and gloves made their holiday feel a lot ‘warmer.’ The Care Bags showed our students how much impact small acts of kindness and generosity can make.”
“I know how much time and dedication went into the bags and personalized cards and can’t thank you enough.”
— School Representative, Somerville School District“This is truly amazing! We are so grateful to the two young leaders behind BridgeFwd, their family, and their supporters for such a thoughtful, kind, and generous donation.”— Community Partner, Somerset County Youth Services
“Wow, they made this card just for me! It’s the coolest card. I’m going to save it forever!”
His school representative added: “The children were so thankful. Your generosity helped many families stay warm during the holidays.”
— Student and School Social Worker, North Plainfield School District“Receiving these packages made a real difference for our students and their families. The thoughtfulness behind each item was evident, and the gesture reminded students across all grade levels that their community genuinely cares about their well-being.”
“The bags brought both practical support and a sense of encouragement to students during the holiday season. Many students expressed appreciation for the time and effort that went into creating something so meaningful.”
“The generosity shown through this program helped brighten the holidays for many of our students. It reinforced a message of compassion and community that resonated with them. The dedication and care put into these packages was felt by students across all grade levels.”
“Our sincere gratitude to you both and all involved. What you do each year truly matters, and the impact reaches far beyond what can be easily measured.”
— School Representative, Bound Brook School DistrictTestimonials have been lightly edited for length and clarity. The meaning and direct student comments have been preserved.
