Valdosta Boy Raises $400 Selling Bracelets for Homelessness Support
A 10-year-old boy from Valdosta, Georgia, raised $400 by making and selling bracelets. He used the funds to purchase essential supplies like food, water, and toiletries, which were then donated to a local organization supporting people experiencing homelessness.

Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 22, 2026 —
A 10-year-old boy from Valdosta, Georgia, raised $400 by making and selling bracelets, then used the money to purchase supplies for people experiencing homelessness.
The supplies included food, water and toiletries. They were donated to a local organization that supports people experiencing homelessness, according to the information provided about the effort.
The account describes the fundraising method, amount raised and items purchased, but does not identify the organization or say when the donation took place. It also does not specify how long the boy made and sold bracelets, where they were sold, or how many supplies the $400 purchased.
The number of people who may receive or benefit from the donated items was not provided. No further information was given about how the organization distributes supplies or whether the boy plans to continue fundraising. The account also did not include a direct statement from the boy, his family or the organization.
Based on the details available, the reported effort connected a small-scale fundraiser with an in-kind donation to a local support organization. The stated donation consisted of essential supplies, rather than a cash contribution to the organization. Further details about the donation and its distribution were not provided.
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