Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition

We are thrilled to announce that Trisha Gordon, our Chief Growth Officer, and Heather Craig, our RESPOND Targeted Recruiter, were recently featured in St. Louis Public Radio! 🌟

Trisha’s incredible journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in our organization is truly inspiring. Heather also shared valuable insights about the need for more Black foster parents and the impact of the foster care system on children’s lives.

Check out the article to learn more about their powerful stories and the important work we’re doing in the community!

Foster care advocate encourages youth to ‘accept the challenge’ and move beyond adversity The number of foster kids in custody of the State of Missouri has dwindled to just below 12,000 as of last month, compared to more than 14,000 in 2021.

Our Closets Are Nearly Bare. Teens Impacted by Foster Care Need Your Help!

It’s almost back-to-school time, and ReFresh urgently needs adult and teenager clothing, including shoes. The other day, a teen who usually wears a size 8 shoe came into ReFresh wearing a size 13. The shoes were literally tied to his feet. Luckily, we had one pair of size 8 athletic shoes for him, but that was our last pair.

Some information we’ve never shared with you before:

1. When you donate to ReFresh, we immediately take the items that our teens like—hoodies, name-brand t-shirts, leggings, athletic shoes—and put them into a clothing closet. The closet is free for the teens. We put the remaining donations onto the floor for the general public to purchase. The proceeds help us find homes for more kids.
2. We will gratefully accept donations of all fabric items, including linens, bedding, curtains, heavily worn clothing and shoes. We recycle these and receive hundreds of dollars each month from the recycler. These funds are used to purchase socks and underwear for our kids of all ages. We provide these free of charge through our clothing closets.

Our clothing closet is bare because we’re serving an additional 500 youth, which is wonderful!

Please spread the word and help us replenish our closets.

All donations are tax deductible.

You can drop off your clothing donations at ReFresh:
1710 S Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, MO 63144
Monday-Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Park in the garage and bring in the donations through the front door.

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Our 2023 Impact Report is now available on our website.

Reports & Financials | Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition

We had an amazing time at Pride Fest on June 29 and 30, spreading the word about our work in the community! 🌈 Our staff had impactful conversations and met many people interested in becoming foster parents. It was wonderful to introduce ourselves to those who had never heard of us and to build new relationships.

We made people aware that ReFresh is a valuable resource in the community and an easy way to give back, even if you can't foster a child. By buying or donating clothes, you can support foster families in a meaningful way.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and showed interest in our mission! Together, we can make a difference. 🌟

Learn more about our work at www.foster-adopt.org!

Stop by ReFresh this Saturday and enjoy huge savings storewide!

Don't miss our Saturday Sale on July 13th! 🛍️

Enjoy 50% off storewide and refresh your summer wardrobe. 🌞

Grant a child's Little Wish! ✨

Little Wishes give youth in foster care meaningful memories that last a lifetime.

Amazing donors like you granted more than 4,428 wishes last year alone!

Follow the link to grant a Little Wish: https://www.foster-adopt.org/little-wishes/

Join us for the grand finale of ReFresh's 4th of July Sale! ⭐Enjoy a star-spangled 60% off storewide ending today, July 3rd!

Don't miss out on these firecracker deals! 🎆

Join us in making a difference! 🎉

Explore the children with June birthdays on our website and consider sponsoring a child who shares your special day. 💚

Your support can brighten their birthday and create lasting memories!

As a Birthday Buddy, you donate to grant the birthday wishes of kids in foster care who have been identified as likely to receive very few or no gifts for their birthday.

Click the link: https://www.foster-adopt.org/birthday-buddies/ to become a Birthday Buddy.

Juneteenth is a significant occasion for us at the Coalition. It's a prime opportunity for our RESPOND team to engage with the community and recruit more Black/African American foster parents.

Recently, RESPOND attended the Black Family Reunion at Harris-Stowe State University and connected with many wonderful people eager to make a positive impact on local children’s lives.

Thank you to Representative Cori Bush for stopping by our table and showing her support for our mission.

Join us at these upcoming events this month and be a part of the change:

1. Dellwood Juneteenth Festival (6/19)
10266 West Florissant Ave., 12p-8p
2. Juneteenth Celebration (6/22)
Old North and 14th Street, 12p-6p

Trivia night was a record-breaking success! 🎉

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Junior Board for organizing this fantastic fundraising event. Each year, it gets better and better, and this year was the best yet.

We are thrilled to announce that we raised an unprecedented $20,697 for children impacted by foster care.

Dashawn Cason
Courtney Byrne Troy
Joe Schwegel
Kaitlin Hrenak

A big thank you to Courtney Troy and St. Peter Catholic Church Kirkwood, for jumping in to assist a distressed foster parent concerned that her newest youth, age 11, arrived with almost nothing.

We are incredibly grateful to St. Peter Catholic Church in Kirkwood for donations of a scooter, art supplies, a Kindle tablet, and more, which will undoubtedly make the youth feel special and cared for!

Trivia night is tonight! 🎉

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible and for their incredible support of our children and families.

Let's have a groovy time!

This Saturday only: Enjoy 50% off everything in the store at ReFresh!

Don't miss out on these amazing deals!

On May 21st, Eileen Flaherty, mother of former St. Louis Cardinals player Jack Flaherty, spent the day shopping for essential clothing items to support the Coalition’s ReSource closet.

💚Thank you, Eileen Flaherty, for your continued support of the Coalition and children and families impacted by the foster care system.

To learn more about ReSource or to donate items, please visit:

https://www.foster-adopt.org/refreshresource/.

Grant a child's Little Wish! ✨

Little Wishes give youth in foster care meaningful memories that last a lifetime.

Amazing donors like you granted more than 4,428 wishes last year alone!

Follow the link to grant a Little Wish: https://www.foster-adopt.org/little-wishes/

💚Get ready to refresh your wardrobe and make a difference as Foster Care Awareness Month comes to an end!

ReFresh is thrilled to announce a spectacular sale from May 24th to May 26th, offering 60% off everything in the store. 🛍️

This is your chance to embrace spring with unbeatable savings while supporting children impacted by foster care.

Our Eras-themed trivia night is just 15 days away! 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia, all while supporting children impacted by foster care.

Don't miss out—grab your tickets now! https://www.foster-adopt.org/trivia-night/

🚀Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community and eager to lead a dynamic team? We're a Director of ReFresh to lead our non-profit resale store in St. Louis, MO.

As the Director of ReFresh, you'll oversee daily operations, manage staff, and help raise crucial funds for children in foster care.

Join us in providing fashionable clothing for a great cause.

Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Learn more: www.foster-adopt.org/employment

Thank you for supporting our mission!

Denim for Dollars is a program our employees created to support our community partners. By contributing to Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, we're investing in innovative programming that facilitates safe and nurturing homes and communities for children in the foster care system.

We encourage you to check out how they support and advocate for children & foster families in our region: Foster-Adopt.org

💡 Step into the past and join us for a journey through the ages at our Eras-themed trivia night!

🌈 Join us Wednesday, June 5th, from 7-9:30 PM at 4 Hands Brewing Company for an epic night of trivia, where we’ll rock eras and support children impacted by foster care. Step into the time machine, decked out in your grooviest 70s, raddest 80s, and freshest 90s attire, and let’s journey through the ages together!

☮️ Purchase tickets at the link: https://www.foster-adopt.org/trivia-night/!

💚When Should You Give? During Power Hours!

Donating during a Power Hour will maximize your gift. There will be six Power Hours throughout the day on Give STL Day. Each power hour has a different sponsor and a $20,000-$30,000 prize incentive. The prize incentives will be divided among nonprofits receiving donations during the hour.

Power Hours:
⌚9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
⌚12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
⌚3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
⌚6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
⌚9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Donate at the link: https://www.givestlday.org/organization/fosteradopt

May marks National Foster Care Awareness Month, and today is National Foster Care Day!

Join us in celebrating our 35th anniversary of serving children and families affected by foster care. 🎉

Learn more about our work: https://www.foster-adopt.org/aboutus/

Join us in making a difference! 🎉

Explore the children with May birthdays on our website and consider sponsoring a child who shares your special day. 💚

Your support can brighten their birthday and create lasting memories!

As a Birthday Buddy, you donate to grant the birthday wishes of kids in foster care who have been identified as likely to receive very few or no gifts for their birthday.

Click the link: https://www.foster-adopt.org/birthday-buddies/ to become a Birthday Buddy.