Boys & Girls Aid

It's Matching Monday! To kick off Thanksgiving Week, one of our Board members has generously pledged to match all donations to Boys & Girls Aid today, up to $1,000! If you've been waiting for the right time to join the Give Thanks Challenge, let this be your sign! Head to https://lnkd.in/gR8eaMU9 to double your impact with a donation today!

There’s less than 10 days left to nominate Boys & Girls Aid for First Tech's Season of Giving campaign! With your help, we could earn $10,000 to support youth in foster care. Simply fill out the nomination form at https://lnkd.in/gzGxbvzX — it's confidential, easy, and takes less than two minutes. Please share this post with friends and family to boost our chances of winning these vital funds. Together, we can secure this grant and make a meaningful difference for the kids and families we serve!

This past Friday, we celebrated the 35th anniversary of our Cypress Branch Auxiliary at a luncheon honoring their long history of supporting Boys & Girls Aid. The event featured inspiring speeches from our past two CEOs, Dr. Suzan Huntington and Mike Balter, as well as an engaging look back at the auxiliary’s long history of advocacy for the youth in our programs. Founded in 1990 by 17 purposeful women, Cypress Branch Auxiliary has raised more than one million dollars for Boys & Girls Aid throughout the years, and now boasts a membership of 70. In addition to their fundraising efforts, the auxiliary provides critical material donations to support the youth in our programs, including sports bags, holiday gifts, and items for our shelter and housing program’s food pantry. Cypress Branch Auxiliary is an invaluable piece of our agency's past, present, and future; we can't thank them enough for their continued support of our mission!

As part of our ongoing celebration of National Adoption Month, we’re excited to share Mateo’s adoption story—a powerful testament to the transformative work of Boys & Girls Aid’s Permanency Team. After being thrust into the foster care system at the age of two and moving through 17 different homes over the span of eight years, Mateo has finally found his forever family. Thanks to the dedication of his permanency specialist, Kate, Mateo’s former teacher, Theresa, will be adopting him by the end of this year, giving him the stability and love he truly deserves. Visit https://lnkd.in/gQ_JVgcS to read his story and learn how you can help ensure every child finds a loving home.

We need your help to earn $10,000 for Foster Youth! There are still two weeks left to nominate Boys & Girls Aid to receive a grant from First Tech Federal Credit Union during their Season of Giving campaign. Join our community of supporters to advocate for Boys & Girls Aid and help us secure these vital funds! Head to https://lnkd.in/gzGxbvzX to nominate Boys & Girls Aid—it takes less than two minutes! Then, be sure to share this post with your friends and encourage them to nominate us as well. Together, we can help secure critical funding for the kids and families we serve!

As the Thanksgiving and winter holidays approach, we’re reminded of the importance of family and the supportive adults who shaped our lives. Today, over 5,000 children in Oregon's foster care system lack the stability and comfort of a permanent home. Now more than ever, compassionate individuals are needed to step up as foster parents and change the trajectory of a child’s life. Take the first step in your foster parenting journey by attending one of our upcoming virtual Foster Care Information Sessions. Head to https://lnkd.in/gZzbcG5i to learn more and RSVP.

The youth at our Safe Place shelter in Hillsboro had a dill-lightful time learning the art of pickling vegetables with board member and local artisan Anna Held. Participants gained hands-on experience with each step of the process, from crafting the brine to customizing flavors to suit their own taste. This marks the first of many exciting collaborations with Anna at Safe Place, as she plans to host future workshops on making body butters and homemade jams. We’re always eager to welcome volunteers who want to share their skills and passions with the youth in our programs. If you’re seeking a unique and impactful way to make a difference in the lives of children and youth, visit https://lnkd.in/g4VmcDxX to learn more about how you can get involved.

As we continue ongoing our celebration of National Adoption Month, we’d like to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible people who make our programs possible. ? Our dedicated Adoption and Recruitment Team is committed to breaking the cycle of foster care by creating loving, supportive families for infants and children across Oregon. Boys & Girls Aid’s 140-year long legacy and reputation for creating families and lifelong connections for children in the foster care system are direct testaments to the outstanding work our team does every day. ? Head to the link in our bio to meet the amazing people on Boys & Girls Aid’s Adoption and Recruitment Team and discover how you can support their efforts to ensure every child grows up in a loving family of their own.

It’s 10 on the 10th! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to give thanks and give back during the Give Thanks Challenge, today is your day! Everyone who donates $10 or more to Boys & Girls Aid today will be entered to win one of ten $10 Starbucks gift cards! Visit https://lnkd.in/gXCKMaeH to join the Challenge by donating today and learn more about how you can inspire your community to make a difference in the lives of Oregon’s foster youth.

We've made our list and checked it twice—now you can make the holiday season extra nice for children in foster care! For the youth we serve, a holiday gift is more than just a present; it’s a powerful reminder that they are loved, valued, and supported by a community that believes in their future. Visit https://lnkd.in/gWC6tth to shop from this year’s Holiday Wishlist and help create cherished holiday memories for the children and families we serve.