Goals
Goals come in all different forms, from short-term to long-term. We work alongside our Alumni in identifying and setting goals, but also figuring out what steps need to be taken to achieve those goals. We walk with them on that journey! As mentors, there is nothing better than hearing our Alumni get to say “I […]
FAMtime
September’s FAM Time was spent making holiday wreaths! One of the best parts of this FAM Time is how close it brings our members. Being one of the quieter ones, it opens up the door for members that may not get to talk as often to start to get to know each other more. Creativity […]
Community Partners
In the month of September we had two community partners give to Foster Alumni Mentors. Sprouts Farmers Market and The Ale House. We are so grateful to Sprouts Farmers Market for choosing to partner with us and help support all we do for our Alumni. In addition, The Ale House sponsored a fundraiser donating one […]
FAMtime
For August FAM Time, we made a splash with paddleboarding lessons at Butterfly Lake, thanks to Grand Junction Adventures! From the get-go, it was a blast. We started on dry land, learning safety tips and basic techniques, before finally taking the plunge—literally—into the water. With members of all skill levels, everyone listened up and left […]
Lexie Presents at Conference
Our very own Lexie presented about self advocacy for the first time at the Daniel’s Memorial National Independent Living Conference in Orlando, FL, and she rocked it! Daniel’s mission is to improve the lives of children and families. One way they do that is by helping professionals, clients, and their respective organizations establish and maintain […]
FAMtime
For July FAM Time we went to the pool for a pool party! Despite a delay due to weather, everyone had a chance to take a dip in the pool and cool off. FAM Times at the pool are always a relaxed and fun time with plenty of opportunities to meet new members and spark […]
Positive Affirmations for Back to School
School is back in session for most of us and affirmations are a great tool to aid in a positive self-image and a growth mindset amongst so many other great benefits! Here are a few to keep in mind as you navigate through this school year. It is okay to say no because those who […]
Workshop – Investing
For our third workshop of the year, we had the honor of hosting Mariko Wilcox from Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Mariko shared her invaluable experience and expertise on investing. Our members arrived eager to learn new strategies for investing in their futures. The workshop began slowly as everyone settled in, but halfway through, the […]
FAMtime
For FAM Time, we all met at Banana’s Coconut Cove water park! We had a splashing good time, enjoying pizza, laughter, and the water while creating new memories. Some members were first-timers, while others never miss an event. Even when the weather changed out of no where and everyone got kicked out of the water, […]
Empower Yourself Alumni Retreat
In June, FAM held their first ever Alumni Retreat. Empower Yourself was created to build self-confidence through tools to better understand how we show up in the world. They learned about values, healing, boundaries, freedom, people pleasing, how to embrace their story, and a little about themselves through the enneagram. They also had a ton […]