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FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH
The month of May is Foster Care Awareness Month. FGI recognizes the important role that members from all parts of child welfare play in supporting children, youth, and families. Take a look at our events for the month of May.
FOSTER CARE ALUMNI LISTENING SESSION
If there was an opportunity to share your foster care experience would you participate? Do you want to change the narrative for foster care youth, young adults and alumni?
We want to hear from you! Register for our Foster Care Alumni Listening Session on Thursday, April 7th
Register today! Scan the QR code or click the button below
luggage of love drive
Did you know that Foster kids often have to move in the middle of the night and are almost always given just a garbage bag for their belongings? Let's change that with our Luggage of Love Drive!
From March 1-31 2022, we are collecting: New suitcases, duffle bags, pajamas, toiletries, gift cards, blankets, coats, towels & washcloths, socks and face masks
Drop-off locations:
ImagesByShel
Address: 730 Alberta Dr, Amherst, NY 14226
(Inside the Mall between Fridays and Dicks Sporting Goods)
Phone: (716) 863-6207
Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM & Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
www.facebook.com/imagesbyshel/
Certified AutoBrokers
Address: 1693 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: (716) 404-5456
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
www.IDRIVECERTIFIED.com
Larsen Insurance Agency
Address: 8665 Sheridan Dr, Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 684-3203
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
www.larseninsurance.com/
William-Emslie Family YMCA
Address: 585 William St, Buffalo, NY 14206
Phone: (716) 845-5440
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
www.ymcabn.org/locations/william-emslie-family-ymca
Pick-Up Options are Available
Mailing Address:
1200 William Street
#1844
Buffalo, NY 14240
meet a mentor
Fostering Greatness Inc., a 501(c)(3) grassroots organization located in Western New York that assists transitioning foster care youth, young adults and alumni of color starting at age 16 and is committed to changing the narrative for outcomes of foster care youth.
The Erie County Chapter of The Links is an international, not-for-profit organization that consists of professional women of African descent. They are one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of youth. The Links have a long tradition of promoting and engaging in educational, civic and inter-cultural activities that enrich the lives and implements initiatives that address the most critical needs of underserved communities.
Research states youth want to connect to people, not just programs,
Need to feel connected to others that share some similarities with them
Connected to at least one adult at a program
Safe
Cared about as an individual
They are wanted to succeed
Together these two organizations saw a need and have committed to utilizing their skills to assist these youth become their best. Please help us achieve that mission.
If you have youth and/or young adults that would like to participate, please have them register and join us! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you need any further information, please contact Leah Angel Daniel at 716-228-3824.
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