Sep 12, 2023
Summary:
Today is all about celebration as Foster Arizona turns 10 years old. Join us as we take a delightful trip down memory lane, reflecting on the invaluable lessons and heartwarming joys we've encountered throughout this incredible journey.
In this special episode, we're honored to have Al Moore, one of our founding board members and the current board chair, as well as Ashley Shick, one of our earliest lead team volunteers and a dedicated board member. Their stories and insights will inspire you as we share our love and gratitude for these incredible individuals. Get ready for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation as we celebrate a decade of fostering hope and change. Stay tuned!
Resource Links:
https://fosterarizona.org/get-involved/#events
Please submit your story (and photos if you’d like) to: development@fosteraz.org
Register for the celebration event!: https://rock.fosterarizona.org/registration/10YearBash
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Chapters:
00:10 - On Today's Episode
00:36 - Welcome Ashley and Al
00:59 - How did you get Involved?
04:01 - Ashley Getting the Call
04:30 - And then there's Al!
06:00 - Foster Care Becomes Personal
07:36 - The Kids Change Your Life
08:28 - What Keeps You Coming Back?
11:33 - It Takes a Village
12:03 - The System's Numbers are Skewed
13:38 - What Brings them Back?
15:04 - It's not all Sunshine and Roses
18:53 - Pivot, Flex, Adapt, Grow
20:10 - The Human Challenge
25:20 - Meeting People Where They Are
26:51 - Mountain Top Moments
31:02 - Reminiscing on the Beginning
33:35 - Celebrating Today and the Future
34:59 - The Magic Sauce
37:11 - There's a Surprise Drawing!
39:04 - The Takeaway
41:18 - Big Birthday Bash Event Coming Up!
41:56 - Submit Your Story Please!
42:31 - Connect with Us!
43:08 - Thank You!