?? 401Gives starts tomorrow at 6AM! We’ve secured $125,000 in matching funds thanks to Eugene La Pietra ($50k), Waterson Terminal Services, LLC ($50k), and the Baruch & Rebecca Goldstein Memorial Fund ($25k). PLUS: The first $30,000 in donations will be TRIPLED with an additional match from our Board in honor of our 30th anniversary! Every dollar moves foster youth forward. Be part of this momentum. ?? ?? Mark your calendar → https://lnkd.in/ebBifGcW
Foster Forward
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Empowering lives impacted by foster care
关于我们
Our Mission: Foster Forward’s mission is to empower lives impacted by foster care. We have an unwavering commitment to support children and youth, families, and the child welfare system as a whole, to grow, connect, improve, and move forward. Our Vision: Foster Forward is a nationally and locally recognized leader committed to ensuring that all children and youth impacted by foster care have safe, healthy, and nurturing families. We continuously innovate to provide proven programs that engage natural supports and promote healthy development. Our Values: Respect: Foster Forward respects and engages the individual experiences, voices, and identities of children and youth in foster care, and the families who support them. Credibility: Foster Forward is a valued and credible source of information, advocacy, and resources. Innovation: Foster Forward continuously contributes to and improves the child welfare learning community through innovative partnerships and ground-breaking programs.
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https://www.fosterforward.net
Foster Forward的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 个人和家åºç¦åˆ©ä¿éšœ
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- East Providence，RI
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- éžè¥åˆ©æœºæž„
- 创立
- 1995
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55 S Brow St
US，RI，East Providence，02914
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?? 401Gives is almost here—happening April 1st! Want to make an even bigger impact for foster youth this year? Sign up as a peer-to-peer fundraiser for Foster Forward and help us reach our $300,000 goal! ? It's easy to sign up ?? You’ll get a Foster Forward tote bag just for joining ?? Plus, hit key milestones and earn exclusive swag like a mug or our limited-edition 30th Anniversary hat! Whether you raise $50 or $500, YOU are part of the movement to keep foster youth moving forward. Join the movement, raise critical funds, and get rewarded along the way. ?? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/diEpqbtz #401Gives #FosterForward #SupportFosterYouth #PeerFundraiser #FosterCareMatters
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?? Big News for 401Gives! ?? We’re thrilled to announce that Eugene La Pietra has joined Foster Forward as our newest match sponsor—bringing our total 1:1 matching funds to $125,000 thanks to additional leadership gifts of $50,000 from Waterson Terminal Services, LLC and $25,000 from The Baruch and Rebecca Goldstein Memorial Fund. But that’s not all. ?? To celebrate our 30th anniversary, our Board has created a $30,000 Double Match Challenge—which means the first $30,000 in donations will be tripled on April 1! With this overwhelming support, we’re raising our goal to $300,000 for 401Gives 2025. It’s bold. It’s ambitious. And it’s all about ensuring foster youth continue moving forward—no matter what lies ahead. Let’s do this—together. ?? ?? April 1 at 6:00 a.m. → https://lnkd.in/e-AjNSCu #401Gives #FosterForward #MatchChallenge #30YearsForward #DoubleMatch #TripleImpact #SupportFosterYouth
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???? New Podcast Episode Alert! ???? 401Gives is right around the corner! Our Executive Director, Lisa Guillette, recently sat down with Youth Leader Renny Vinas to discuss how this special day of giving directly impacts youth in foster care. Catch a clip here, and listen to the full podcast to learn how you can make a difference on April 1st—or amplify your impact by signing up as a peer fundraiser! ?? ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eKVSfjrN ?? Support Foster Forward on 401Gives: https://lnkd.in/e-AjNSCu #401Gives #FosterForward #YouthVoices #Podcast #MakeADifference
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At Foster Forward, we know real change doesn’t always come from big gestures—it often starts with small acts of love, care, and connection. One of our staff recently shared this story of delivering a Colombian care package to a young person experiencing homelessness. It was a reminder that meeting people where they are can be the first step toward helping them move forward. This is what our work looks like—radical compassion, everyday impact. As we approach 401Gives on April 1–2, we’re calling on our community to help us continue this work. Whether it’s emergency housing support, job training, or simply sharing a warm meal that brings someone back to themselves—your donation matters. ?? Ready to help? Become a peer fundraiser or mark your calendar to donate at fosterforward.net/401gives. Every dollar helps us meet youth where they are—and walk beside them toward something better. #401Gives #FosterForward #RadicalCompassion #LeadingWithLove #SupportFosterYouth
I have a youth who has been unhoused living in a tent. He’s Colombian and hasn’t had ANY Colombian food in over 6 months.? im from CF, so I know just how important and sacred culture is to Colombians. I may not be able to “save†every client from their troubles but that isn’t my goal.? I dont come into this work expecting to save people. I come into this work to meet people where they’re at and show them new ways of thinking, being, and choosing.? I went to La Casona this morning and got empanadas, pan de quesos, bunuelos…a Colombian care package lol? you should have seen the smile on his face when I gave the food to him. He also saved some for his friend ?? imagine being away from your moms cooking, your own kitchen, your routines, your culture…just one taste of kindness could inspire a hunger for change. I believe people transform when they are cared for and loved and not shamed.? #leadingwithlove?#radicalcompassion?#service
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Thank you Gabriel Isaac Ramirez for leading with empathy and thoughtfulness every day in your work at Foster Forward. I am grateful that you are on our team and inspired by all of the ways you really see and connect with the young people we serve. ??????
I have a youth who has been unhoused living in a tent. He’s Colombian and hasn’t had ANY Colombian food in over 6 months.? im from CF, so I know just how important and sacred culture is to Colombians. I may not be able to “save†every client from their troubles but that isn’t my goal.? I dont come into this work expecting to save people. I come into this work to meet people where they’re at and show them new ways of thinking, being, and choosing.? I went to La Casona this morning and got empanadas, pan de quesos, bunuelos…a Colombian care package lol? you should have seen the smile on his face when I gave the food to him. He also saved some for his friend ?? imagine being away from your moms cooking, your own kitchen, your routines, your culture…just one taste of kindness could inspire a hunger for change. I believe people transform when they are cared for and loved and not shamed.? #leadingwithlove?#radicalcompassion?#service
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? Collaboration Spotlight: Foster Forward x Bryant University! ? This semester, we’ve been thrilled to partner with students from a Bryant University Gen Ed Capstone class focused on addressing housing insecurity. The class has spent time learning about Foster Forward’s programs and mission, including a recent visit to our Community Storefront in Pawtucket! We’re so excited to receive their insights, creative ideas, and valuable feedback—helping us continue to innovate and strengthen our support for youth impacted by foster care. Thank you, Bryant University, for being amazing collaborators! ?? #CommunityPartnership #BryantUniversity #FosterForward #Innovation #HousingInsecurity
This week, Bryant University students in the Gen Ed capstone got an inside look at the storefront that our nonprofit partner #FosterForward operates in #Pawtucket with the help of one part- time staff member and many dedicated volunteers. Nestled in a busy strip mall between an ocean state job, teenage clothingstores, and a liquor store, stands a meticulously organized store full of donated items. Twice a week, foster families can freely shop for clothes, toys, toiletries, toys (thanks to Hasbro) and more. A big thank you to Allison DeGerlia, Marketing and Communications head at Foster Forward for showing us around and explaining the foundations of #ethicalstorytelling. Going forward, different student teams will tackle challenges of mentorship, workplace training, financial literacy and stable housing for #foster youth aging out of the system in #Rhodeisland. Next step will be gearing up for #401Gives, which takes place statewide on 1 April!
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?? Big Thanks to Angelina & the Navigant Credit Union Team! ?? We’re so grateful to Angelina and everyone at Navigant Credit Union for organizing a drive to collect paper towels and toilet paper for our new apartment pantry. These essentials will help youth moving into their very first apartments start off on the right foot! ??? Navigant Credit Union has been an amazing partner, sponsoring holiday wishlists in the past and continually showing support for youth in foster care. Your generosity makes a real difference! Thank you for helping young people feel at home. ???? #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #FosterForward #NavigantCreditUnion #WelcomeHome
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? Wishlist Wednesday: Help Keep Youth Warm! ? This week, we’re collecting sleeping bags for our Drop-In Center, which supports young people experiencing homelessness.Your donation helps youth stay safe, warm, and comfortable during tough times. Here's how you can help: ?? Shop our Amazon Wishlist: Items ship directly to us! ?? https://lnkd.in/eadHKcm7 ?? Or ship directly to us: Foster Forward, c/o Kate Bronner 55 South Brow Street East Providence, RI 02914 Thank you for your generosity and support! ?? #WishlistWednesday #FosterForward #CommunityCare #SupportYouth
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?? A huge THANK YOU to Boskalis for their incredible $10,000 donation to Foster Forward! ?? This generous gift will directly support our programs, empowering youth impacted by foster care. Your donation helps ensure that youth voices remain at the heart of our work, creating opportunities for youth leadership, growth, and success. ?? A special thank you to our amazing board member Lauren Waterson for making this connection possible! We're so grateful for your ongoing support and advocacy. #ThankYou #FosterForward #CommunitySupport #YouthEmpowerment #Boskalis
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