March FAMTime – Ice Skating!
This month for FAM Time we went to River City to go ice skating! This was an overall new experience for many members or a skill that hadn’t been visited for a long time. We are so proud of all of our members that joined us this month because every single individual there went at […]
Meet Starla!
I’m Starla! I’m a 32-year-old mom to a bunch of girls! I was in foster care starting at 15 and aged out at 18. I decided to follow my dream and recently graduated from cosmetology school and am waiting to sit for my licensing. I love all things hair and makeup! I chose this industry because […]
Inspire Packages
Thanks to our volunteers and our alumni we were able to pack 100 inspire packages for teens in foster care in Mesa County! These packages include items such as standard toiletries, fidgets, journals, pens, Bombas Socks, Kleenex, inspiring stickers, and much more! They have been delivered to the Department of Human Services & will be […]
Leaving Foster Care is a Fraught Time for Young Adults
March 20, 2024 By Daliah Singer Natasha Fox was nine years old when she entered the foster care system. She recalls being emotionally, mentally and physically abused by her mother as early as kindergarten. She used to show up at her Michigan elementary school hungry and bruised. Three years later, when her birth father was […]
Inspire Hope Luncheon
It is important to understand that Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on fundraising and donations from our community to sustain operations and carry out our mission. Fundraising and giving are essential to a growth by providing necessary resources to support meaningful causes, and empower individuals to make a positive impact all around them. As FAM continues to […]
February FAMTime – Ordinary Angels
For February’s FAMTime we gathered at Picture Show for a movie night to watch the movie “Ordinary Angels.” The movie not only captivated everyone who attended with its exceptional storyline but also sparked so many different heartfelt emotions and tears. The movie really resonated with our members when it incorporated the Starfish story, a cherished […]
Meet Theresa!
I am a Grand Junction native, graduating from Grand Junction HIgh School and obtaining my B.A. from Colorado Mesa University in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling and a minor in Criminal Justice. Over the past 15 years, I have worked with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, people with a substance abuse history, high-risk […]
Thank you, Christi Reece Circle Fund!
We are so honored to be presented with a $3,000.00 check from the Christi Reece Group through their Circle fund! Thank you to all who voted for and support us in what we do for young adults impacted by foster care in our community! These funds play a crucial role in implementing our programs and providing […]
New Board Member – Meet Kurtis!
Kurtis Murchison is a kind and driven individual who has overcome many obstacles in his life to become the successful Mortgage Loan Officer he is today. Born in Evanston, WY, Kurtis spent time in the foster care system as a child and had a tumultuous early youth before being rescued by his grandparents, who forever changed […]
The Unknown Challenges
Discover the untold challenges faced by alumni and the transformative journey towards
stability.
