OSOFOMAAME

??”Osofomaame had a blast connecting with community and sharing more about resources and our mission to uplift and empower Black foster youth and families at the Justice 4 All Juneteenth Festival.” . . . #WeAreTheVillage #BlackFosterYouthMatter #JuneTeenth #JusticeForAll

??Join Us For A Day of Free Family Fun?? ??Get connected to over 15 local youth organizations?? ??Learn about foster care and its impact on our local community ?? ?? Over 15 + Youth Organizations Represented ?? ?? Activities, Games, Prizes & Giveaways?? ?? Delicious Food ?? ?? Balloon Animals ?? ?? DJ ?? and So Much More??

???Calling all former foster youth!?? We’re on the hunt for YOUR inspiring stories for our podcast,?Thriver Stories with Foster Greatness! ??? ??? Join us for a 1-hour virtual recording session, share your journey, and inspire others. Plus, you’ll get?$100 for your time! ?? ?? No matter where you are in the U.S., you can be part of this amazing experience. Let’s show the world how foster youth are thriving, growing, and making waves! ?? ?? Visit the link below! Let’s make your voice heard! ????? https://lnkd.in/geZpsxmD #ThriverStories #FosterGreatness #Podcast #ShareYourStory #FosterYouth

??Osofomaame X Pretty N Pink Press???? ??We are always looking for fun and creative ways to show our gratitude to our Village (Partners/Collaborators) (Community Uncles/Aunties) all while sharing our mission. ?We were excited and unbelievably blessed to partner with an extraordinary human, Octavia of @prettyininkpress, for a special limited edition postcard with our guiding organizational quote from James Baldwin. Octavia is extremely talented, kind, patient, and generous. We were grateful for how professional, patient and gracious she was during the whole process delivering top tier customer service?????? ??Check @prettyininkpress For All Your Creative Needs????? Can’t Wait To Collaborate Again???? . . . #WeAreTheVillage #PrettyInPinkPress #BlackFosterFamiliesMatter

??March Book of The Month???? ?? “The Playbook” by @kwamealexander is a poetic guide to encourage and help youth overcome obstacles.” -BeAnka Masefiade . . . #WeAreTheVillage #BlackFosterYouthMatter #ReadMoreBlackBooks

??Osofomaame 2024 Impact Report?? ?Dear Village, As we reflect on the incredible strides we’ve made in 2024, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the positive changes we’ve seen at Osofomaame and express our gratitude for your continued support. ??This year, with your help, we’ve been able to reach even more children, youth, and families impacted by foster care. Together, we have: ??“Served over 275 individual children, youth and families impacted by foster care.” ??“Hosted 28 workshops that brought together professionals, advocates and families to educate and build strong support networks.” ??“Launched Abundant Life Academy (ALA ) and expanded our educational resources to empower youth aging out of the foster care system with skills and mentorship.” Your partnership has been a key factor in these accomplishments, and we are so grateful for the trust and collaboration we share. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to build on this momentum and continue working together to create lasting, positive change for the vulnerable children, youth and families we serve in our local community. -BeAnka Masefiade, Executive Director . . . #WeAreTheVillage #CommunityUncle #CommunityAuntie #BlackFosterFamiliesMatter

????Community Uncle??; In HIS Community… ???He Uplifts ?? ???He Inspires?? ???He Empowers?? ???He Advocates?? . . ??He may not have a biological connection to the children, youth and families that he serve, but he loves them as his own. Bro is him, Bro is YOU?? ??Beanie available for purchase Soon. All/100% of proceeds go to support children youth and families impacted by foster care. . . . #CommunityUncle #WeAreTheVillage #BlackFosterYouthMatter

??Foster Yourh Scholarships Apply??

??National Reading Month?? ??March is National Reading Month in the United States. The National Education Association (NEA) leads the month-long celebration to promote literacy and a love of reading for all ages. ??Our reading corner is a magical place that allows visitors to get lost in the pages of diverse stories. Reading is always fun, especially with a friend @wimeesworld ?? ?? ??Where are some of your favorite places to read? . . . #WeAreTheVillage #BlackBooksMatter #NationalReadingMonth