When we opened our doors in Maryville, Mo., our focus was finding foster care homes for children in the area. During this time, our relationship with Northwest Missouri State University blossomed and they have since become one of our strongest advocates in the area.
A former mentor turned foster parent, Ray Fuller began mentoring again at age 72 to stay connected with today's children.
The 2018 Gift Gallery was an incredible experience thanks to generous donations from individuals and corporate partners and volunteers from community partners. Here are just a few of the special moments from the Gift Gallery shared by families and volunteers.
Many of the youth waiting for a mentor rarely have visitors or leave campus. They long for a friend who is theirs and theirs alone. As Coleen soon learned, becoming a mentor is a very real opportunity to not only change the life of a child, but to have yours changed as well.
Did you know whatever your passion, you can match your financial gifts to that need, program or community? By telling us what you care about most, we'll be able to align your gift directly to the program closest to your heart.