Brown Bag Campaign

Brown Bag Campaign 2024

Child & Family Services helps hundreds  of children heal from trauma each year through foster care and other valuable programs. Many arrive on our doorsteps with few of their own belongings – often shoved into a brown paper or plastic bag. 


The Brown Bag Campaign reminds us of the plight of children entering the foster care system — and of the constant need for foster and adoptive parents to help care for them. These children deserve better. 


At CFS, we believe every child deserves to be safe, happy, and loved. We hope that you will support us today with a donation.


Thank you for your support of our work to nurture children and strengthen families. 


Child and Family Services supports the safety and well-being of those we serve in times of crisis, challenge, and life transition. We serve communities in more than 20 counties across northern Michigan, helping families to heal and grow. 


Donating online is easy and secure, but we want you to be aware that there are some fees associated with online credit card donations. Donorbox charges 1.5% for using their platform, and Stripe charges 2.2% + $0.30 for non-Amex card transactions and 3.5% for Amex card transactions. 


Donorbox now offers ACH bank transfer (also known as eCheck) payments! In other words, you can now make donations through bank transfers instead of using credit cards.


This is particularly helpful for large donations, as credit card fees are almost three times more expensive than ACH fees. In fact, Stripe charges a 2.2% + $0.30 credit card fee for registered 501c3 nonprofits, while its ACH fee is only 0.80% and is capped at $5 (i.e. if you donate above $625, the fee remains at $5).


You can also send us a check to: CFS, 3785 Veterans Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684. For any questions, please give us a call at 231-946-8975.


And THANK YOU for your donation!

Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan is a 501c(3) not for profit organization (tax ID # 38-2534222). Our organization provided no goods and services to you in exchange for this gift.