Rainie’s operations are dependent upon community donations (durable goods and financial) as well as a variety of grants and fundraising projects.  The involvement of numerous organizations and congregations (fundraising, clothing drives, volunteer time) has expanded Rainie’s Foster Closet to a collaborative, community effort; no longer a sole ministry of a few!  Rainie’s holds our independent 501c3 tax exempt status opening avenues for corporate donations and grants. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.

NOTE:  All group/large donations (durable goods and financial) to be reviewed and approved by Rainie’s team in advance.  Phone or text #716-465-8697 or #716-316-9043 for scheduling and capacity guidelines.  

SPONSORS

Rainie’s extends a sincere, heartfelt thank you to ALL who have made our Foster/Kinship mission a collaborative, community effort! While our Angel Team is large, following is a small sample of Rainie’s recent benefactors…

♥ Rainie’s continues to work in partnership with St. Peter’s UCC as our congregational host. St. Peter’s Council and individual members support Rainie’s by providing us the use of on-site facilities for family, social & community events —such as Breakfast with Santa, an Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch, etc.…

♥ East Hill Foundation – Rainie’s Foster Closet honored recipient of 2024 & 2025 NT Grants supporting our Children’s Essentials & Gear Projects (2024/2025/2026) – www.easthillfdn.org.

♥ Riefler Enablement Fund – Rainie’s has been the recipient of the 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2020 ministry grants supporting our Annual Children’s Essentials & Gear Projects as well as our Family Fun Social Events and Linking Lives initiatives.

♥ ‘Give 716’ Annual, Online Fundraiser – A collaborative effort between the Buffalo Bills’ and Buffalo Sabres’ Foundations, created to support the urgent needs of our nonprofit community. The next event will be held July 15–16, 2026. Rainie’s goal for this year is to “Raise the Rent” to support our new location at 100 Ridge Road, North Tonawanda. Learn more at www.Give716.org.

♥ Oliver’s Corner (New Books & Toys) – Founded by the Boyd Family in May 2024, in memory of their Son Oliver (May 2021 – Feb. 2023). Oliver’s Corner enables Foster/Kinship children to select a new toy and book during each visit to Rainie’s Foster Closet (4x/year)! Ongoing support/donations provided by the Boyd Family through their annual fundraising efforts.

♥ Porsha’s Project – Initiated by Elizabeth Woods as her ‘journey of giving’ in memory of her Chihuahua named Porsha. Porsha’s Project (in conjunction with Bills Mafia Babes & other benefactors) enables foster/kinship children to receive a duffel bag on their first visit to Rainie’s Foster Closet – no more paper bags to carry their precious belongings! Porsha’s Project: Loss of dog drives journey of giving for Falls woman | Local News | niagara-gazette.com

♥ Felician Sisters of North America – Fundraising Event(s) & Donation

♥ Loyal Order of Moose (Tonawanda Chapter) – Fundraising Event(s) & Donation

♥ St. Paul’s UCC (Wendelville) – Fundraising Event(s) & Donation

♥ VFW Auxiliary (Post #7545) – Fundraising Event(s) & Donation

♥ PayPal – Confidential/Anonymous financial contributions facilitated using ‘DONATE’ buttons located on all pages of Rainie’s website!

Giving Campaigns

♥ Rainie’s Foster Closet, Inc. Annual Children’s Essentials & Gear Campaign is now accepting both physical and financial donations of NEW items—undergarments, diapers, socks, shoes/boots/sneakers, car and booster seats, mattresses, personal care necessities, and more. Children entering Foster/Kinship care often arrive with little more than the clothes on their backs; items that are frequently the wrong size, seasonally inappropriate, or simply inadequate. To put this in perspective: imagine not having a clean diaper or underwear for your child, asking your pre-teen daughter to wear a stranger’s bra, or strapping your toddler into a “hand-me-down” car seat without knowing if it’s been misused or in an accident.  Your donation, whether financial or physical, helps ensure no child goes without the basic essentials needed to be safe, healthy, and warm.

♥ Rainie’s Linking Lives Initiative is about more than events—it’s about connection. Families in Foster/Kinship care often feel isolated, carrying heavy responsibilities that many around them don’t fully understand. Our initiative creates spaces where those families can come together, share laughter, and feel seen. At our Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast, kids dash for brightly colored eggs while parents swap stories over coffee. During our Breakfast with Santa, children light up as they receive stockings and presents—whether fostered or biological, every child in the household is celebrated equally. These moments of joy weave bonds that last long after the event ends. But Linking Lives reaches beyond the families themselves. Through our Community Awareness & Outreach Campaign, we “Get the Word Out” to teachers, support staff, churches, agencies, and community members who can make a difference. By raising awareness of the real needs Foster/Kinship families face, we open doors for action—whether that means connecting someone with resources, inspiring a new foster parent, encouraging a volunteer, or sparking generosity. In the end, Linking Lives is about more than programs—it’s about people. One life connecting to another, one story touching the next, creating a stronger community where Foster/Kinship children know they are valued and never alone. You can be part of this connection—through a financial gift that sustains our work, or by volunteering your time to bring these moments of joy to life. Together, we can Link Lives today, tomorrow, and into the future.