OUR MISSION
“The sole purpose of Bags of Love is to provide necessities and comfort items to children who are in crisis due to abuse, neglect, poverty, homelessness or disaster. Through our unique distribution model, we address the immediate physical and emotional needs of these children and help support the community agencies caring for them.”
About Us
In 2008, Bags of Love emerged from a pivotal moment steeped in empathy and resolve. Witnessing children thrust into foster care clutching meager belongings in garbage bags or with only the clothes they wore, our founder recognized an imperative need for change.
Fueled by the conviction that every child deserves comfort and hope, she embarked on a mission to deliver care packages – thus, Bags of Love was born.
Bags of Love is 100% community funded and 98% operated by volunteers.
Our Impact
In our first year, we distributed 25 Bags of Love. In 2025, we were able to serve 4,708 children, demonstrating the significant impact and growth of our efforts.
Our reach extends throughout urban and rural Oregon. Counties served include: Lane, Douglas, Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Deschutes, Multnomah, Jefferson, Tillamook, and Klamath.
Currently, we work with over 170 agency partners ranging from local school locations, government offices and nonprofits.
Hear From Our
“To our friends at Bags of Love, Thank you for your generous support of our unhoused students. From newly unhoused after a fire to chronically homeless, these students feel cared for by our community when they receive their Bag of Love brimming with basics that should never be absent from childhood. Thank you for always making these available and so thoughtfully.“
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Our Staff
Michelle Sunia
Executive Director
Rose Thomas
Warehouse Operations Manager
Bridget Hanson
Outreach Coordinator
Angie Wilson
Admin and Volunteer Coordinator
Rindy Hoag
Office Admin
Board Members
Sarah Smith
President
Carolyn Moore
Vice President
Geir Lefaive
Treasurer
Diane Cougill
Todd Bradshaw
Anne Bridget Geertsen
