Ministry Update
Edition: August 2023
God is Using You to Provide Love and Hope
We are so grateful for your faithful support! Whether as a foster parent, volunteer, church partner, or financial supporter God is using your participation in this ministry to provide hope and love for kids in crisis.
This month we continue to see God at work:
7 New and amazing foster families
Gala coming up in 6 weeks - Sat., Sept. 30
Zoom info sessions increased to twice a month
3 heartwarming stories
Please read on to see how God continues to bless this ministry...
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest”
We're so happy to announce a new foster family in Manatee County! They are ready to foster 1 child in addition to their 4 children! We are so grateful for this family and all of our local "missionaries" who provide hope for kids in crisis right here in west-central Florida.
More families like this are needed to love foster kids without a home. Explore foster care: adoorofhope.com/info-session
Welcome to the M family and their wonderful daughter! They have opened their hearts and home to a child in need - a little one up to two years old. We're so grateful to welcome this new family into the fostering community.
Consider joining the "Ms" by attending an info session: adoorofhope.com/info-session
We have great news! Miss S has chosen to open her heart and home to two girls under the age of 5, providing them with love, kindness, and hope that only Jesus can give. So join us in praying for these young lives and this amazing foster mom!
We're super excited to announce that the M family is ready to expand even further and welcome a foster child into their home. We are so grateful that they will provide love, hope, and stability for a child in crisis. Who could ask for more?
The amazing B family already has 5 daughters! Yet they're opening their hearts and home to at least 1 more daughter, age 5 or under. We're so grateful for families like this!!
Want to explore foster care? adoorofhope.com/explore-foster-care
It's so great to see that R was just licensed and is ready to provide a home for up to 3 foster kids from 5 to 10 years old.
We’re so blessed to have this amazing couple, and dog lovers, who have made themselves available to love and care for up to four foster kids under the age of 6. No matter how busy life is, such acts of kindness are truly a blessing.
SIGN UP FOR SEPTEMBER 11 ZOOM INFO SESSION
Our mission is to provide a Christian foster home for every child in crisis in west-central Florida. When you attend an info session, we help you understand what a foster parent's calling entails from physical/emotional and spiritual aspects.
We at A Door of Hope provide coaching and support through the entire licensing process. Find out more by attending an Info Session! There is no cost and no obligation—it is simply the first step in your journey to discover more about Christian foster care.
We are honored to invite you to our annual gala (anightofhopegala.org) - a night to hear about the amazing impact God is making in foster care across west-central Florida! Hear stories of hope and see how our organization, A Door of Hope, continues expanding our efforts to provide Christian homes for kids in crisis. Let's join together to bring hope and share Jesus's love to those most in need in our community.
Big Thanks to the Rays Baseball Foundation for the $5,000 Grant!
We are overjoyed and grateful to the Rays Baseball Foundation for their support and generosity. This is the second year in a row they've blessed us with the "Community Fund Grant,"
A special moment for our team was when we had the honor of receiving the grant check at a recent Rays game. In the picture, you can see the beaming faces of our representatives, Billy and Katie Babbino, along with Brian Ohlson, accepting the big check on behalf of our organization.
A M O M E N T O F H O P E
"My husband just walked in the living room and heard our 4-year-old foster son singing 'Jesus Loves Me.' And THAT makes all the stress of this worth it. " J&K - Foster parents
Sharing the Joy of Our First Foster Mom Gathering!
We are thrilled to share some heartwarming pictures from our very first Foster Mom Gathering! It was truly a beautiful time of fellowship, building community, and supporting one another on our fostering journey.
The gathering began with an encouraging devotional, setting the tone for a gathering filled with love, understanding, and compassion. It was so heartening to see foster moms from our local area coming together, bonding over shared experiences, and realizing they are not alone on this incredible journey.
We believe in the power of community, and that's why we recently initiated these foster mom gatherings. Bringing foster moms within a 10-mile radius of where they live allows them to connect more easily, creating a strong support network—truly their village.
The atmosphere was filled with laughter, heartfelt conversations, and words of encouragement. It's amazing how sharing our stories and challenges can foster a sense of unity and strength among us.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the foster moms who made this event a resounding success. Your openness and willingness to be a part of this community have touched our hearts deeply.
As we look back at the pictures, we are reminded once again of the importance of fostering together. We're already looking forward to the next gathering!
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OUR VISION : To provide a Christian home for every child in crisis.
Every year about 500 kids in crisis are placed with A Door of Hope families.
Why We Need Your Support
Each new Christian foster home = $4,500 in donations for recruiting, training, and licensing
Each child placed in a Christian home = $1,000 in donations for supporting and assisting homes throughout the year with each placement