by Maggie Sheppard | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorised
In May 2020, the Foster Angels Bright Angel Scholar program had our first graduate, Amber Alston, and last week we sat down with her to check in on how she’s doing almost two years later. Almost two years ago, Amber graduated with her bachelor’s degree in...
by Maggie Sheppard | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Program & Events Coordinator Job Description Reports to: Program & Marketing ManagersSupervisory Responsibilities: NonePosition Status: Part-time; possibility to increase hours; flexible work from home options Position Overview & Basic Function:Foster...
by Maggie Sheppard | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorised
Did you know that Amazon has a giveback program that donates a percentage of your amazon purchases to a charity of your choice? Follow the steps below to set Foster Angels as your charity to give back to our mission at no cost to you! No matter which steps you take...
by Maggie Sheppard | Mar 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
Back in person this year, Foster Angels hosted local DFPS caseworkers to show our deep appreciation for their hard work each and every day to ensure the safety of the children we serve. We could not carry out our mission to improve the lives of children in foster care...
by Maggie Sheppard | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorised
On Amplify Austin Day, we raised $47,920 from 129 generous donors! The collective support we received on Amplify Austin Day will provide… 100 trips to the grocery store 75 gift cards for children to pick out new clothes 50 brand new beds with mattresses and...
by Maggie Sheppard | Feb 18, 2022 | Uncategorised
This month, we are celebrating 12 years of being in Central Texas and today we are starting the 12-day countdown until Amplify Austin Day 2022! Over the last twelve years, we have achieved amazing things: We have served more than 38,000 children and counting!...
by Maggie Sheppard | Feb 9, 2022
Back to School Drive 2022 All summer long we will be collecting brand-new backpacks and gift cards for children to go shopping for supplies so that kids in foster care can go back to school both in style and with all the tools they need to succeed. All donations are...
by Maggie Sheppard | Feb 9, 2022
Toys for Teens Drive 2022 The Toys for Teens drive will take place December 4-9, 2022 where 100+ teens in foster care will submit their holiday wish lists to be sponsored by the community! Learn more about this effort and past drives here. Sign up for updates closer...
by Maggie Sheppard | Feb 9, 2022
Foster Angels will host 250 CPS caseworkers at Punch Bowl Social to show our appreciation for their near-impossible job. Without their tireless work, we could not carry out our mission. Send a CPS caseworker a note of encouragement, we will share it with them at the...
by Maggie Sheppard | Feb 9, 2022
September 23, 2022 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.Austin Marriott Downtown304 E Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78701 Celebrating extraordinary children in foster care and those that shine light in their lives. We will highlight our three Resilience Honorees, the Sarah Smith...