It all begins with an idea…..

After an internship working with traumatized children was cut short due to Covid, Sarah Pugliese missed being able to help kids who had been through extreme hardships. Instead of letting the pandemic stop her passion, she brainstormed a project to help kids by sending them care packages through the mail. Thus, the Topaz Fairy Project was born.

Topaz Fairy Project is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that sends kids going through trauma and hardships a care package. For a magical twist, these care packages come from a fairy friend named Topaz.

Each care package is customized to the child so it is as unique as the child receiving it. The package contains toys based on the child’s interests, tasty treats, and a personalized note to help encourage them. After learning what the child is going through, Topaz will write a note full of customized compliments and encouragements so they feel acknowledged and know someone believes in them.

What started as a hope of helping a few kids in a small hometown has now turned into a nationwide mission to send magic to kids in need. To date, over 500 kids across the United States have received a box from Topaz. Topaz even keeps in touch with some regularly as a “fairy pen pal.” A few examples of situations include medical trauma, bullying, loss of family members, surviving abuse, and more. Along with making care bags for officers and justice centers to keep on hand, TFP has also sponsored a Christmas party for a justice center. 100% of the donations goes toward this project always. No administrative fees or wages are taken.