From Guidance to Growth: Mentorship in Foster Care
The Power of Connection and Guidance For youth in the foster care system, trust and consistency are rare commodities. Mentorship offers both. When a caring adult commits to showing up regularly, it creates a foundation of safety and belief. Mentors remind youth that...
The Hidden Struggles of Aging Out of Foster Care
Understanding the Emotional Challenges Aging out of foster care is a pivotal transition filled with uncertainty. For many youth in the foster care system, turning 18 (or 21 in some states) marks the end of government support and the beginning of independent living....
Life Skills Taught in the Permanency Mentor Program
The Importance of Life Skills for Youth in the Foster System Youth transitioning out of the foster system often face significant obstacles, including financial insecurity, lack of stable housing, and limited career opportunities. Without proper guidance, many struggle...
Foster Children and Trauma: What You Need to Know
Youth in foster care often endure significant trauma before entering the system. These experiences can impact their emotional and psychological well-being, so addressing their needs with empathy and informed care is essential. The Nature of Trauma in Foster Care 1....
There is something sacred here in Pooler, Georgia—![]()
a building our community protects, cares for, and refuses to overlook.![]()
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This building has a heartbeat.![]()
It pulses with every soul who believes foster care should never fade into the background.![]()
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For anyone who wonders whether foster care is seen—![]()
it is seen here.![]()
Our community is not a stranger to foster care;![]()
they recognize it, honor it, and lift it up.![]()
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Our neighbors look toward our building and always find a way![]()
to keep its light — and its purpose — alive.![]()
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Thank you, Humbug Holiday Lighting,![]()
for climbing all the way to the very top![]()
so our mission can shine farther —![]()
so it can be witnessed, felt, and remembered.![]()
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You illuminated more than a building.![]()
You illuminated hope.![]()
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Thank you for your generous gift in bringing foster care into the light![]()
during this holiday season.
At North Beach Bar & Grill stands a Christmas tree unlike any other — a tree dedicated to the dreams our young adults once whispered as children. ![]()
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Dreams that, through perseverance, love, and community, are still alive today. At Gilliard and Company, we are working every single day to make those dreams a reality. 💙![]()
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This beautiful creation is called “A Thousand Dreams.”![]()
And today, we humbly ask you to vote for our tree — not just for its beauty, but as a powerful stand for the mission of Gilliard & Company.![]()
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✨ Just because our young adults look grown… their inner child is still with us, honored and nurtured every day. ✨![]()
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This tree was:![]()
🎨 Designed by Ms. Whitney![]()
🎄 Assembled with love by her mom![]()
🖌️ Artistically crafted by Nicole Marie Schuster![]()
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Every hand that touched this tree belongs to someone whose heart has been touched by foster care.![]()
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Thank you for supporting us, believing in us, and standing with the youth we serve. 💙![]()
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P.S. If you look closely enough, you’ll see it — the silhouettes of our young adults represented in their child form. 🥹❤️ A special thank you to Nicole for helping bring this magic to life. 💞
