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Olde Homestead Golf Club
JW: “Although physical, essential donations are always appreciated and needed, how important are business partners to the growth and success of TKP?”
Jenae: Finding partners who can commit to monthly donations in any amount (for example, the cost of one meal out) is vital to the long-term success of what we can do for these children and families. It creates a constant flow of income that we can rely on for our ongoing needs.
Connecting with businesses to provide sponsorship for our annual fundraising events helps sustain our mission as well. Sponsorships have been the lifeblood of our financial support and allow us to brag to the community about how wonderful these TKP Community Partners are in giving to our cause.
From time to time, we have open board positions and appreciate the interest from business partners who bring with them a vast network of local colleagues that may be able to support us in a variety of ways.
Without funding to cover operational expenses at our facilities, we wouldn’t be able to serve at the capacity that we have been. To date, we have registered over 500 foster families providing homes to over 1,200 youth. In 2022 we saw double the number of new foster care placements.
We receive an abundance of material donations, but those don’t cover the mortgage, oil to heat, and other general expenses.
Developing a team of paid staff will also empower us to do more for these families and children. Relying on volunteers does not provide a stable, long-term business model. Consistent financial support is the only way we can make that happen.
As we build relationships with the foster care community, we are learning about gaps that need to be filled in areas like music, art, sports, life skills, professional development, and general emotional support as they take this journey called foster care, particularly for teens who are aging out of the child welfare system.
Connecting with business partners allows us to identify critical resources and partnerships such as free-swimming lessons, piano and guitar lessons, and other enrichment programs.
Our priority is to bring dignity and equity to children and teens experiencing foster care. By keeping them in step with their peers and providing the same opportunities, we are helping change the narrative of what their future may look like. If not us, then who?
JW: "Where and how can people learn more, and how can they get involved and support The Kindness Project?"
Jenae: Our website is a great place to start! For those who are on social media and LinkedIn, we are very active with sharing needs, special projects, volunteer opportunities, 'behind-the-scenes' updates, and program development on Facebook and Instagram.
Our website is KindnessProjectLV.org. Our social media accounts are found at @KindnessProjectLV.
Many of these kids have the potential to be future business and community leaders if they're just given a chance. After participating in a few TKP events myself, I was amazed to see how a little support goes a long way to radically change the lives of foster children by providing them opportunities to thrive and be loved by family.
You can be part of their growing success. Everyone deserves hope.
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