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Blog from Dan Shufelt,
President and CEO of The Foster Alliance
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Blog from Dan Shufelt,
President and CEO of The Foster Alliance
Feeling Reinvigorated After 24 Hours of Gratitude! “I have the best job!” That was the title of one of my first blogposts after becoming President of The Foster Alliance in 2014. I still fervently believe in the huge importance of the work we do, providing basic needs to Arizona’s kids
So Many Babies Needing a Helping Hand Over the first two months of 2019, 144 babies received a crib to sleep safely in from The Foster Alliance. The number is staggering. So many tiny boys and girls were provided safety and comfort after being placed in foster care, thanks to
10 WEEKS, 477 BEDS FOR KIDS IN FOSTER CARE! On November 14, 2018, FOUR semi-trucks filled with mattresses and box springs arrived at the warehouse of The Foster Alliance. These beds were donated by LIVING SPACES furniture stores. At a promotion held throughout the company’s multi-state chain of stores, LIVING
A Little Sanctuary for 3,338 Kids! As a new year begins, we all reflect on the blessings we’ve been given in life. It’s our wish that everyone has the love of a family, the security of a home and the warmth of friends. Unfortunately, 15,000 children in Arizona today struggle
A Note of Thanks... We are so grateful to all who made our Holiday Toy Drive a success. We provided toys to 7,000+ boys and girls, AND with the outpouring of community support shared our bounty with the Arizona Department of Child Safety. Our friend Toni Simmons wrote us this
Holding My Grandson is a Reminder of Foster Kids' Needs! Laurie Roberts recently published a column in the Arizona Republic titled “The most amazing Christmas gift of all is a child in the family again.” She shared how becoming a grandparent for the first time was a wonderful, life changing
A Season That's All About the Kids December is such a joyful time of the year. A time when we focus our energy on bringing happiness to our children. The thrill of a visit with Santa, the sparkle of lights on the Christmas tree, hot cocoa and brightly decorated houses.
Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit Not Impacted By Federal Tax Law Changes! This year’s Federal tax law changes have brought confusion to taxpayers on many fronts. The increase in the standard deduction available to individuals has every charity concerned. Will the fact that many more tax filers will not be able
Filling Santa's Sleigh On Wednesday, December 5th, The Foster Alliance (TFA) held our third annual Fill Santa’s Sleigh event. This event welcomed the community to our new facility at 3110 East Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, AZ and asked participants to bring toys in support of our 20th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. More
Family Toy Drive Teaches Kids Important Lessons! On Sunday December 2nd, The Foster Alliance (“TFA”), the State’s largest provider of basic needs to children in foster care, held their 2nd annual Family Holiday Toy Drive. This event invites families and children to bring new toys, books and more to help children