{"id":516,"date":"2026-03-22T15:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T21:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dancingwithfireflies.org\/dwf\/cms\/?page_id=516"},"modified":"2026-05-30T15:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:15:03","slug":"transparency-impact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dancingwithfireflies.org\/dwf\/cms\/transparency-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Transparency & Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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“We believe you should know exactly how your ‘Spark’ becomes a ‘Glow.’ We don’t just send stuff; we send quality, dignity, and hope.”

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Our Promise to You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every spark counts. Whether you\u2019re providing a single Comfort Care Bag or a full Welcome Home Kit, you are changing a life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dancing with Fireflies Foundation Inc.<\/strong> is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 100% of your gift fuels our projects for foster youth. We are a volunteer-run organization, which means we don’t pocket a dime. Every donation is used to buy, build, and deliver hope directly to the children and young adults we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Anatomy of a Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transparency is the foundation of trust. When you give to the Dancing with Fireflies Foundation, we want you to see exactly how your contribution is put to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We carefully source every item\u2014choosing the highest-rated products available, not just “junk”\u2014to ensure that every kit provides dignity, comfort, and a true sense of home. Because retail prices and availability change daily, we maintain a Live Impact Ledger<\/strong> to show you our current costs in real-time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Live Impact Ledger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because retail prices change daily, we maintain a live ‘Impact Ledger.’ This ensures you always see the most up-to-date costs for our Comfort Care Bags and Welcome Home Kits. We believe in total transparency, down to the very last cent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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View Our Live Price Breakdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click the link below to see a line-by-line list of every item in our kits, including current prices, tax estimates, and direct links to our suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Note: Ledger is updated monthly)<\/em>

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A Note on Our Costs & Stewardship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Dancing with Fireflies Foundation, we believe in radical transparency. The pricing reflected in our gift tiers represents a careful breakdown of individual item costs, including approximate sales tax based on Tennessee rates.

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Because we source essentials through various vendors and marketplaces, prices can fluctuate based on market availability. We stay \u201chands-on\u201d with our mission by constantly shopping for the best value and highest quality for our youth.

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For the most current cost analysis and itemized breakdown, please refer to the Impact Ledger, which is updated regularly to reflect real-time market changes. While our website reflects our strategic goals, our Ledger serves as the living document of our financial stewardship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Open The Live Impact Ledger<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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