Q&A With Former Foster Youth Turned Author Jessica C.
RESOURCESWith Foster Care Awareness Month just around the corner, we wanted to lift the voices of former foster youth. Part of the goal of Foster Care Awareness Month is to shed light on the lived experiences of those who’ve been in the foster care system. Today we spoke with Jessica C. an author and advocate… Continue reading Q&A With Former Foster Youth Turned Author Jessica C.
Graduation Season For Foster Youth
UNCATEGORIZEDGraduation Season For Foster Youth It’s that time of year again! Graduation season is in full swing, and thousands of foster youth are moving on to the next chapter in their lives. We want to congratulate current and former foster youth graduates who have worked hard and studied for long hours over the years! We’re… Continue reading Graduation Season For Foster Youth
Q&A with Kent Bennett from the LA Department of Children & Family Services
PHILANTHROPYQ&A with Kent Bennett from the LA Department of Children & Family Services Together We Rise is able to reach foster youth because of our amazing foster agency partners across the United States. A secondary goal to our mission is to uplift and educate people about what is actually happening within the foster care community.… Continue reading Q&A with Kent Bennett from the LA Department of Children & Family Services
6 Summer Activities for Foster Families
RESOURCES6 Summer Activities for Foster Families We all have fond memories of childhood summers. Hanging out with friends all day long or laughing while doing fun activities with our families. The first day of summer vacation is every kid’s favorite day! Summer activities also provide the perfect opportunity for foster families to bond and make… Continue reading 6 Summer Activities for Foster Families
4 Ways to Show Appreciation to Foster Moms
RESOURCES4 Ways to Show Appreciation to Foster Moms For many people, Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate the important women in their lives. There are many foster moms who go above and beyond to provide love and support for every child in their foster home. If you know a foster mom, one of… Continue reading 4 Ways to Show Appreciation to Foster Moms
How To Get Involved During National Volunteer Month 2022
UNCATEGORIZEDHow To Get Involved During National Volunteer Month 2022 April is National Volunteer Month! There are plenty of ways to get involved and help celebrate the importance of volunteering. Whether you’re looking to lend a hand in your community or want to participate in a virtual volunteer opportunity from home. There’s something for everyone! Find… Continue reading How To Get Involved During National Volunteer Month 2022
5 Benefits of Doing a Team Build with Your Company
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY5 Benefits of Doing a Team Build with Your Company Having a healthy work environment and a sense of fulfillment is important to people in today’s workforce. Many companies are achieving this by implementing team build events into their workplace culture. And it’s no wonder why, as studies show that when employees feel like their… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Doing a Team Build with Your Company
7 Reasons Why You Should Do A Virtual Service Activity
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY7 Reasons Why You Should Do A Virtual Service Activity Are you looking for a way to give back to the community but have a busy schedule? Virtual Service Activities are a great and flexible way to make a difference and safely volunteer from anywhere. Together We Rise created a variety of Virtual Service Projects… Continue reading 7 Reasons Why You Should Do A Virtual Service Activity
Foster Care Helps A Forever Love Find A Forever Family of 10
FEEL GOOD FRIDAYFoster Care Helps A Forever Love Find A Forever Family Of 10 Many people use foster care to find or complete their forever family, the Balls, however, found so much more. First things first, Abby and Tony Ball have known each other since Elementary School. While they didn’t stay in touch past that, their playground… Continue reading Foster Care Helps A Forever Love Find A Forever Family of 10
Social Worker Appreciation Month 2022
UNCATEGORIZEDSocial Worker Appreciation Month 2022 Did you know that March is Social Worker Appreciation Month? While it is only one month, we celebrate social workers all year round. Without social workers, Together We Rise wouldn’t be able to reach as many children in foster care. Without social workers, the world would be a darker place.… Continue reading Social Worker Appreciation Month 2022
Together We Rise is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of motivated young adults and former foster youth. Our vision is to improve the lives of children in foster care, who often find themselves forgotten and neglected by the public. We collaborate with individuals, companies, and community partners to bring resources to foster youth and use service-learning activities to educate volunteers on issues surrounding the foster care system.
TWR works with hundreds of foster agencies, social workers, CASA advocates, and other partners to bring our programs to foster youth across the nation. Our foundation has allowed us to provide thousands of foster youth across the country with new bicycles, college supplies, and sweet cases so that children do not have to travel from home to home with their belongings in a trash bag.
2008 - 2022 Together We Rise is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps kids in foster care.
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