Ticket to Dream Foundation

We've teamed up with Allworth Financial to give the gift of smiles this holiday season! With their support, we’re providing holiday gifts & creating unforgettable experiences for foster youth, making the season brighter. ??

Did you know gift cards make great gifts for teens? Gift cards allow teens the independence to shop for themselves & get exactly what's on their wish list—which is why we’re sending a big thank you to our friends at Turbo Shine for donating gift cards this holiday season & making the season brighter for 372 teens in foster care! ?? Want to help make the holidays special for foster teens? You can: ?? Buy a Target gift card from our wish list: https://bit.ly/3Zjp2Ov ?? Send gift cards directly to us (email [email protected] to learn more)

You’ve heard us say it before, & it’s true: our friends at Famous Footwear always go the extra step for foster kids! Last week, their corporate team came together to fill stockings with holiday goodies like toys, games, activity books, & more to spread joy to 144 foster youth this holiday season. Thank you Famous Footwear!????

We love working with our friends at TaxAudit who are dedicated to giving back to children in foster care. We just wrapped up our 3-day event with them, where they built 768 self-care kits filled with everyday essentials to boost the confidence of kids in care! Thank you TaxAudit team! ??

Last Saturday, we kicked off the holiday season with a Famous Footwear shopping spree!?? We invited over 500 foster youth in 8 states across the nation to become VIP Shoppers for the day & shop for any shoes they wanted from the store, a pair of socks, & even grab a gift for someone special from our Holiday Shoppe! Thank you Famous Footwear for helping children in foster care feel a little famous this holiday season. ??

Is your office looking to give back for the holidays? Host a toy drive with us! ???? Whether you turn it into an office competition, make it part of your next team-building event, or include it in your holiday party, it’s a fun & meaningful way to bring your team together. Simply collect new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages & help bring holiday joy to foster children in your area. We'll walk you through the details, provide a link to purchase a donation box, provide poster art you can use to promote the drive, & arrange logistics for donations getting to foster kids. Get started by emailing us at [email protected]!

We're kicking off the holiday season by getting ready to send out all sorts of toys, books, clothing, shoes, beauty & personal care items, & much more to make this season special for foster youth nationwide. ?? You can help make the holidays brighter! Host a toy drive with your office or gather your coworkers for a volunteer build at your next team-building event. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/djF2GAT8 or reach out to us at [email protected] to get started!

Thank you to our friends at Allworth Financial's Addison office for spreading smiles last week! They assembled Smile Kits packed with fun goodies & personal care items that will bring comfort, fun, & smiles to 144 youth in foster care. ?? Is your company looking for a team-building event that also gives back? Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Did you know you can leave a gift to Ticket to Dream in your will? Join our Dream Builder Society & make a lasting difference in the lives of foster children! By including Ticket to Dream Foundation in your estate plan, your planned gift helps provide essentials like shoes, school supplies, & experiences for foster youth nationwide. Even leaving 1% of your estate can help foster kids thrive, all while benefiting you & your loved ones with financial & tax advantages. Leave a legacy of kindness and give foster children the chance to just be kids. Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/g_T2-ZcH to learn more & get started. ??

Keeping your estate plan up-to-date is essential to ensure it aligns with your current wishes & life circumstances. Swipe to discover key reasons why you might want to revisit yours! ?? We've partnered with LifeLegacy to help you update your will easily using their free online planning tool. Ready to get started? Visit https://lnkd.in/g_T2-ZcH to learn about planned giving options, including how to make a free will. ??