Peeling back the layers Lawreene’s advice for someone considering being a foster parent sounds simple: Be prepared for the unexpected. Plan, but be ready to pivot.“It is definitely going to test your patience, but it is going to be absolutely rewarding. The kids have been through so much. There are so many different levels of […]
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When you meet an Angels’ Arms foster parent, you begin to understand that these are very special people. People who love and care for children, and are willing to sacrifice more than you can imagine to give them the life they deserve. One of our newer parents joined Angels’ Arms in the middle of the […]
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize foster parents, families, volunteers, mentors, and child welfare professionals who provide loving homes and resources to children and youth in foster care. Did you know that close to 700 children enter the foster care system every day and currently there are more than 440,000 […]
We are thrilled to reveal Marion’s Angel Depot as the official name of our donation and distribution center located in South St. Louis County. We hosted a dedication ceremony on March 12th to recognize Marion Bradford for her steadfast commitment to our organization over the last eighteen years. Marion, aka Dumpster Diva, Garage Sale Queen, […]
I was a bit fatigued the day after receiving my 2nd COVID-19 vaccine. But it was a beautiful Saturday in February, and I know I wasn’t feeling nearly as tired or cruddy as one of our house moms who’s in the biggest battle for her life. She has breast cancer, her2 positive, which means it […]
Thank you for all the LOVE in 2020! Thank you for being our support system this year. We leaned on you during the most challenging times and you came through for our foster families with your donations, meals and grocery deliveries, gifts for our kids, your time and so much more. Our 20th anniversary year […]
Giving Tuesday is a global day highlighting the importance of charitable giving. From giving your time to giving a donation, everyone has something to give! Your contribution to Angels’ Arms on #GivingTuesday will ensure that the foster children living in our 13 homes receive the essentials they need to live happy and healthy lives. Your donations […]
We are so excited to partner with our friends at Grace Meat + Three for their November Giving Grace Campaign! A portion of each Giving Grace Plate purchased in the Month of November will Benefit Angels’ Arms. Quarter Special Grace Plates – $13.50 Includes: Quarter Bird – Rick’s Famous Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Johnny Cakes & […]
It’s official…we have a new warehouse! The generosity of our community has forced us to acquire a larger space that will serve as our donation drop-off and distribution center. With close to 4,000 sq ft of space, we will be able to accept even more resources to support our foster families. Check out the LIVE […]
UPDATE: November 14, 2020 Congratulations to KEVIN DOLL on winning the 2020 Dierbergs Groceries for a Year raffle. Thank you to everyone for helping us sell out the raffle. We raised $20,000 in support of our foster families. In honor of our 20th Anniversary, raffle tickets are ONLY $20 EACH and only 1,000 tickets will […]