IMPACT STORies

CRACKING THE CODE
​It's been a long journey for this youth. In and out of care for most of his life, and he has faced significant physical, mental, and academic challenges. 

Missing large gaps of school through his foster care experience made graduation unlikely. But over the course of the last year, his mentor and the Love Box group of volunteers have worked closely with the school to develop a success plan.

Through his own hard work, and a team of dedicated volunteers behind him, he graduated! His mentor turned him onto his profession - programming. He is now enrolled part time in community college where he is thriving. 

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FORGET THE SUITCASE
No new pair of shoes, coat, or backpack can affect educational outcomes for kids the way a consistent, caring adult can. 

"same school, same teachers, same everything she knows..."

foundry 10 has been able to activate volunteers who step into the life of a fostering family and children in a supportive way that improves educational outcomes. When caregivers and kids are supported, it means they stay in the same schools, with the same adults, and this affects their chances of staying engaged in education and ultimately, graduating.

Read more HERE: olympicangels.org/blog/forget-the-suitcase

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BACK TO SCHOOL
In the Love Box program, a team of volunteer community members (4-10 people) is matched with one fostering family. This team commits to walk alongside the entire family for at least a year, supporting the whole family unit to thrive in a uniquely challenging situation.

They are fierce friends who:

• attend parent-teacher conferences alongside caregivers
• help drive children to school
• facilitate tutors when necessary
• go to their school events

They're there for foster parents when they get overwhelmed, keeping kids in place longer - at their same school, with their same teachers and friends. 

Volunteers show up the way a family would. The team can be flexible and creatively respond to the family's changing needs throughout a school year.

Read the story HERE: olympicangels.org/blog/back-to-school

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LET'S GO TO...COLLEGE!
Because of foundry10, this year we have moved kids off of our waitlist to be matched with volunteer mentors.

Here is one last example of how you are reaching kids that no one else is able to. 

​This girl is motivated, and foundry10 is helping her reach her powerful potential.

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2024 program impact
(NOV, 2023 - NOV, 2024)

As we reflect on the year so far, we are proud to share the incredible impact made on the foster care community through your support and dedication. Community-supported foster care changes outcomes for kids.

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Financials

As a part of being responsible stewards of the organization and mission, we have worked diligently towards the goal of building and maintaining 6-12 months of operating reserves for unforeseen emergencies and opportunities.

​We are committed to funding our current year budget, and also building reserves to be a sustainable investment.