Tag: Foster Care
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Louisville’s KHS Urges Support for Over 200 Kittens
Louisville, Ky. – The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is reaching out to the local community for assistance in supporting over 200 kittens currently in their care. KHS is launching a donation drive titled Stuff the Van at their Sam Swope Pet TLC located on 241 Steedy Drive. The event will run from June 14 to…
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Empowering Kansas Foster Children: Susan’s Kids Bag Drive
In Wichita, Kansas, Susan’s Kids, a local nonprofit led by Susan Peters, is making strides to offer a sense of normalcy to foster children across the state. Amid National Foster Care Month, the organization is conducting its third annual bag drive, aiming to provide foster children with essential items and, more importantly, a sense of…
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MacKenzie Scott Grants $2M Boost to RightWay Foundation
RightWay Foundation: Transforming Lives with a $2 Million Boost Los Angeles, California – The RightWay Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting young people who have experienced foster care, is celebrating a significant milestone. Thanks to a generous $2 million grant from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the organization is poised to…
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Urgent Call for Foster Homes for Animals in Southern Colorado
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is urgently seeking animal lovers in Southern Colorado to open their homes and hearts to foster pets with special needs. Overwhelming Need for Foster Homes The HSPPR recently posted on their Facebook page about the critical situation they are facing. They are receiving approximately two litters…
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Latinas in Foster Care: Woman’s Mission to Empower
Nancy Correa’s Journey In the heart of Oakland, California, Nancy Correa emerges as a guiding light for Latinas navigating the intricacies of the foster care system. Transitioning from a career in the tech industry, Correa found herself at a crossroads when the pandemic ushered in unexpected changes. However, instead of succumbing to adversity, she channeled…
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Repurposing Shipping Containers for Affordable Housing Initiative in Tucson
Addressing a Critical Need Amid debates over border security measures, a local organization in Tucson seeks to repurpose shipping containers into affordable housing for teens transitioning out of foster care. Providing Support for Vulnerable Youth Bryan Benz, founder of Wholistic Transformation, emphasizes the need to support young individuals who have faced significant trauma, advocating for…
