Women United Award
We couldn't be happier to share with you that our Executive Director, Lisa Guillette, is this year's recipient of the Women United Award from the United Way of Rhode Island. Lisa was one of four individuals honored last week in the United Way's virtual Annual Celebration event.
Holiday Gifts 2020 was a success
Happy New Year! As we step into 2021, we are full of wonder, and gratitude. If we learned anything last year, it was how to adapt as well as the power of our community. Before we get too far into 2021, we're sharing the results of our 2020 Holiday Gifts Program with you.
Meet the 10 year old who organized a Pajama Drive
Charlie decided she wanted to do more. She wanted to enlist her school in donating pajamas for foster children and allow them to experience the joy of opening something brand new this season. So Charlie went to her teacher, then pitched her principal, and with their permission she drafted a flyer to advertise for a Pajama Drive.
Ready for school with new backpacks
For many foster youth, the seemingly simple act of getting a new backpack, notebooks, folders, and pencils can be a struggle. Recognizing this need, Tammie and Bill Delmage donated 150 backpacks this year to Foster Forward, along with 50 children’s backpacks, and 100 tote bags filled with school supplies like notebooks, folders, pencils, and more.