How to Become a Mentor for Youth in Foster Care
Why Mentorship Is So Important Youth in the foster care system often experience instability, trauma, and loss. Many don’t have consistent adult relationships to guide them. That’s where mentors come in. Mentors offer: Emotional support and encouragement Help...
Transitional Housing: The First Step to Independent Living
What Is Transitional Housing? Transitional housing provides time-limited, supportive living environments for youth who are exiting foster care and need help building a stable adult life. Unlike shelters, these programs offer structure, safety, and access to critical...
Unlocking the Future: Affordable Housing for Aged-Out Youth
How We Can Break the Cycle Before It Begins The Hard Reality of Aging Out Every year, thousands of youth age out of the foster care system—typically around age 18—without a stable home to go to. Statistics are stark: Up to 40% of aged-out youth experience homelessness...
ILP Made Simple: Tools for Thriving After Foster Care
The Purpose of the Independent Living Program The Independent Living Program (ILP) was created to support older youth in the foster care system—typically ages 16 to 21—as they prepare to transition into adulthood. ILP exists because many youth in foster care do not...
HELP! We are in need of Christmas Donations! We have about 17 families and about 50 children that are in need of your goodwill this holiday season! We have Amazon Wish List available for you when you come into the office or send us an email! Please let us know if you would like to sponsor a family this Christmas! ![]()
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Email: www.gilliardandcompany.org
Gilliard & Company is humbled to receive the 2024 Community Impact Award from the Pooler Chamber of Commerce.![]()
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This recognition does not belong to us alone — it belongs to our community.![]()
To every donor, volunteer, partner, and supporter who has believed in our mission to serve youth in foster care — this is your award. Because of your generosity, faith, and love, our young people have a chance to build independent, thriving lives beyond the system.![]()
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When we saw our name listed alongside organizations like Goodwill Southeast Georgia, the YMCA, Second Harvest, and Kiwanis — we were overwhelmed with emotion. These are organizations that have paved the way, and we are honored to stand beside them.![]()
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We’ve learned so much from our community partners who dedicate themselves every single day to making life better for others. To each of you — we celebrate you too.![]()
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Thank you, Pooler Chamber of Commerce, for believing in the work we do.![]()
Thank you, community, for standing with us.![]()
Together, we continue to meet the needs of foster care — with love, with purpose, and with faith. 💙
