Local group collecting Halloween costumes for kids

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A lot of us are already looking ahead to the holidays, and for one local group, they’re making sure every child has a happy Halloween.

Corazon Bonito is a non-profit organization that’s been around since 2023, hosting back-to-school bashes, feeding those in need, and most recently arranging beautiful bouquets for nursing homes and hospice patients.

Now they’re looking ahead to Halloween and collecting costumes for kids in foster care. From the costume to the candy to the trick-or-treat bucket, the cost for the holiday adds up.

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They have about 120 kids registered to receive a costume at no cost and are currently looking for more foster families to help.

Founder Patricia Proctor says this is a cause dear to her heart because she was once a foster parent.

“I just felt like there are so many in the world who need love, so that was something that really, really fulfilled my heart,” Proctor said.

She says there are about 750 kids in the foster care system in the CSRA. Proctor is working with local foster care agencies to help these families enjoy the holiday.

“Obviously, Halloween is one of the biggest things for kids during the year, aside from Christmas. I think it would be helpful for them to feel included, as they are already going through a lot and shouldn’t have to worry if they will have a costume this year or not,” she said.

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If you would like to support the cause, they are still accepting new or gently used costumes for newborns up to adults.

You can donate them at both El Rey locations in Martinez and Grovetown.

Corazon Bonito will host a “Costume Closet” event on Oct. 18, where the kids will be able to pick out their costumes.

If you are a foster parent and would like to sign your child up to receive a free costume, visit this website.