Gratitude
Gratitude. It’s such a beautiful word in so many ways. I have so much to be grateful for today, so many people to appreciate. Today is the day realization hit that Foster Alumni Mentors has happened. Many hours poured into creating this program and it’s finally happening. All the people that have contributed time, effort, […]
The Starfish Story
We can’t help them all, but if we sure can make a difference in the life of just one person it will create a ripple effect that will last for generations. The Starfish Story A young man is walking along the ocean and sees a beach on which thousands and thousands of starfish have […]
What is Mentoring?
Do you ever have those days when you just feel stuck in the same cycle over and over again? You want to change your life but you don’t know how or maybe you don’t have someone in your life to talk to about how to change? I know what you mean. I was there too. […]
What would you do?
One week before your high school graduation you’re told you have to leave the home you are living in after you graduate because you no longer are able to stay in that house. You’re 17, you have no money, no family, and no supports. Go. Been there, done that. And…I survived. What happened in my […]