Equipping Youth with Tools for a Successful Transition
Building a Strong Foundation for Independence Transitioning out of foster care can be a daunting experience for youth. Without the safety net of a permanent family, they face unique challenges that require preparation and support. To navigate this critical phase...
Mentorship for Foster Youth: Unlocking Growth and Opportunity
Guiding Foster Youth Toward a Brighter Future Youth in foster care often face unique challenges, including instability, lack of consistent support, and limited access to opportunities. Mentorship can be life-changing, offering them the guidance, encouragement, and...
The Urgent Importance of Sibling Reunification in Foster Care
Understanding the Importance of Sibling Bonds in Foster Care The foster care system exists to provide safety and stability for children who cannot remain in their biological homes. However, in the process, siblings are often separated due to logistical challenges or...
How to Navigate Sexual Assault Allegations in Foster Care
Understanding the Trauma-Informed Approach When addressing allegations of sexual assault in foster care, it’s crucial for foster parents and mandated reporters to approach the situation from a trauma-informed perspective. Trauma-informed care recognizes the...
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. 💞
