Defend the Fatherless

🎯 A Huge Thank You to Our Final Changemaker Sponsor! 🎯We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Jeff Cook Real Estate for their incredible support of our Sporting Clays Tournament!
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Cool fall weather, a nice cup of coffee, and catching up with moms made for the PERFECT mid-week connection event after doctor appointments and school drop-offs. If you couldn't make it, no worries - check out our website for upcoming connection events.

Thank you Brick & Mortar Coffee & Mercantile for the relaxing vibes and great cup of joe!!

September is Kinship Care Awareness Month. How many people in your circle are raising a child they knew other than through birth, marriage or adoption? Often there is no DSS involvement…simply caring for vulnerable and/or at-risk children because they need a “someone.” We celebrate those who do as we recognize Kinship Care Awareness Month ❤️🏡

We are excited that McFadden's Men's Shop has joined us as a Changemaker sponsor for our 9/27 Sporting Clays Tournament. 🏆 Their generous support is helping us hit our target in making this event a huge success.
With only 1 foursome spot left, if you have been thinking of signing up for this fun day, you don't want to delay! bit.ly/4fJFiiR

The reality of a child walking into a new home environment often means they left ALL their belongings behind! In August, 98 children were served with all types of clothing, bedding, baby equipment, and car seat necessities to help restore dignity and security. This can be a practical way you dive into the mission of supporting local vulnerable children and the families who are standing in the gap. Can you take the simple step to share our UPDATED needs list? 

Check out our ‘MUST HAVE’ items: bit.ly/3ZwEk0A

We are thrilled to welcome Blackstone Shooting Sports as a key sponsor for our upcoming Sporting Clays Fundraiser! 🏆 Their generous support is helping us hit our target in making this event a huge success.

With only 2 foursome spots left, don't delay signing up to join us on 9/27 for a day of fun, competition, and community spirit—all for a great cause. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or a first-timer, there’s something for everyone. bit.ly/4fJFiiR

Thank you, Blackstone Shooting Sports for helping us make a difference! 🙌

🧡 Raise Awareness: The Foster Care Crisis Needs Our Attention
Did you know that thousands of children are currently in the foster care system, waiting for safe, loving homes? The foster care crisis is real, and it’s affecting the most vulnerable members of our community—children who deserve stability, care, and hope for a brighter future.
You can help raise awareness of the crisis by signing up to be an AWARENESS Sponsor during our upcoming Sporting Clays Tournament. With a $250 donation your business will receive a station sign complete with your logo and a quote related to the foster care crisis. Be and Advocate, Raise Awareness, Support the Cause!
Thank you to Sellers Orthodontics Mill Town Veterinary Clinic and Bryson Hopkins at Lincoln Financial Group who have already committed to raising AWARENESS on 9/27!
Sign up today: bit.ly/4fJFiiR

😋 Thank you Cindi Moore Cahaly and friends for always looking to wrap around our families in practical ways! We know these will go fast!!

Less than TWO weeks away!! Don't forget to mark your calendars! See you there!

🎯 ANNOUCEMENT!!! Today is the LAST DAY to sign up as a sponsor for our Sporting Clays Tournament on 9/27!

Join Jim Cheryl Holt The Holt Family and Carter Lumber as Changemaker Sponsors as a way to give back to the community and gain valuable exposure for your business. Your sponsorship will help us to continue to do our work supporting vulnerable children and families right here in our community!
As a Changemaker you will be able to bring a team of 4 to the tournament, have your logo featured on the event t-shirt and enjoy a delicious catered lunch.
Sign up today: bit.ly/4fJFiiR

🎉 Exciting News! 🎯 We’re thrilled to announce that Observe, Inc. is the official Guardian Sponsor of our upcoming Sporting Clays Event! Their support will help us take this event to the next level, bringing more excitement and unforgettable moments for all participants.

Join us on September 27th for an incredible day of competition, camaraderie, and fun all while supporting vulnerable children and families. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just getting started, this event is for everyone.

Register: bit.ly/4fJFiiR

Looking to get more involved in your community! Check out these opportunities in which we need the greatest help!

defendthefatherless.org/volunteer

NEW SPONSOR ALERT!
A huge thank you to Joey Robinson Loan Officer for your incredible support of our mission through their Protector Sponsorship of the Defend the Fatherless Sporting Clay Tournament ! 🏆 Your generosity and commitment to our cause helps us continue making a difference in the lives of so many.
Thank you for being a part of our journey!

The deadline to become a sponsor for the 2024 Sporting Clays fundraiser is FRIDAY! Don't delay on this opportunity for your business to make a lasting impact!

🎯 Calling All Sponsors! Support Our Sporting Clays Fundraiser 🎉
Are you looking for a way to give back to the community and gain valuable exposure for your business? Defend the Fatherless is seeking sponsors for our upcoming Sporting Clays Fundraiser on 9/27! Your sponsorship will help us to continue to do our work supporting vulnerable children and families right here in our community!
Join Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., SMI Paving, Kingsley Town Center as a Changemaker sponsor.
As a Changemaker you will be able to bring a team of 4 to the tournament, have your logo featured on the event t-shirt and enjoy a delicious catered lunch.
Sign up today: bit.ly/4fJFiiR

🎯There are less than 2 weeks to sign up for sponsorship for our 2024 Defend the Fatherless Sporting Clays Tournament!

Be a changemaker in the lives of vulnerable families and don't delay signing up to join V. Tkach CPA, and Carolina Elite Builders as CHANGEMAKER Sponsors.

As a Changemaker you will be able to bring a team of 4 to the tournament, have your logo featured on the event t-shirt and enjoy a delicious catered lunch.

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As our kiddos return to the school routine, meet up with other foster, adoptive and kinship mamas for coffee, laughter, and hugs. See you there! ☕Brick & Mortar Coffee & Mercantile

The deadline to become a sponsor for the 2024 Sporting Clays fundraiser is nearing. Don't delay on this opportunity for your business to make a lasting impact!

A huge thank you to Thompson Dove Law Group for their incredible support of our mission through their Protector Sponsorship of the Defend the Fatherless Sporting Clay Tournament ! 🏆 Your generosity and commitment to our cause help us continue making a difference in the lives of so many.
Thank you for being a part of our journey!

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Thank you Full Spectrum Plumbing Services ♥️

Our need for volunteers continues to grow! We'd love for you to step into the mission with us! Check out our website to learn more!

defendthefatherless.org/volunteer

So grateful for a community who assisted us in serving 155 children this month through our York County Foster Care Closet, equipping families with socks, shoes, clothing, bedding, baby equipment, car seats, beds, duffle bags, diapers, gift cards and so much more when children came into care and as they are growing! Please help us share our needs so we can continue to provide foster/kinship/adoptive families and Department of Social Services caseworkers the items they need to help children feel comforted, cared for and confident as they return to school this fall. We are so blessed by soooo many of your who realize to support vulnerable children in simple and practical ways!

Wish List link: bit.ly/3ZwEk0A

Shout out to Elevation Church - Riverwalk kicking their Love Week '24 off with Defend the Fatherless. So many of our parents were able to relax, grab a date, clean house, or take a breath as the kiddos were having a BLAST with a bounce house, water slide, foam sprayer, and too many arts & crafts to count. Thank you for generously loving up on "the least of these". THANK YOU!!!

This one is for you TWEENS & TEENS! Look for an email later this week to sign up, space is limited! Did we forget to mention you can bring a friend?!

Our Defend parents gathered eagerly last week to hear from Jim Thomson and Dale Dove with Thompson Dove Law Group. Adoptive and foster parents were educated and equipped on SC Code of Law so they can better advocate for kiddos. Thank you Thompson Dove Law Group!!!

What sounds better than a fall day outside with friends, family or colleagues while supporting vulnerable children and families?

Join us September 27th at 9:00 am for our First Annual Sporting Clays Tournament fundraiser at Rocky Creek Sporting Clays

Sign up as an individual, as a foursome or engage as a corporate sponsor. No experience is necessary and lunch will be provided after the tournament.

Sign up here: bit.ly/4cKS2Ed
Reach out to Caitlin with any questions: [email protected]

It's DAY 2 of Amazon Prime Day and we are in need of 15 more packs of size MEDIUM kids socks for our Back to School Program! We would love for you to check out our list and help us meet the needs for the "Must HAVE' items to ensure every child's bookbag is fully backed to get them started off on the right foot! Children will come to our space this week to pick up their dream shoe wish, socks, bookbag and school supplies... Excitement is building ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Welcome to the Defend team Boone!

It's 4 hours til AMAZON PRIME DAY and we are in need of 25 more packs of size MEDIUM kids socks for our Back to School Program! We would love for you to check out our list and help us meet the needs for the "Must HAVE' items to ensure every child's bookbag is fully backed to get them started off on the right foot! Children will come to our space this week to pick up their dream shoe wish, socks, bookbag and school supplies!

Shop here and it'll ship directly to us: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/27ATA1U8L99AK