The people of the Ozarks care about kids in foster care. You’ve seen the need. Maybe you’ve donated to a nonprofit, cheered on a foster family at church, or wondered what you could do.
What’s harder to see is what those kids and families are up against day to day: the gaps nobody talks about, the problems that don’t make the news, and the people quietly working to fix them.
Starting November 1, we’re going to show you. One story a day, for 30 days.
Every day, we’ll share:
- A real challenge facing children and families in child welfare, explained plainly.
- What’s being done about it, by Live 2 Give Hope, our partners, and people in this community.
- One way you can help, big or small, that day.
Some stories will be hard to read. Some will be encouraging. All of them are happening here, in our towns, to our neighbors.
Why “Carry Hope”
Nobody can carry all of this alone. Not the government, not a caseworker, not a foster parent, not one organization. But hope grows when more people pick up a piece of it. That’s what these 30 days are about: showing you where the need is, and where you fit.
How to follow along
Get each story in your inbox every morning by signing up on the Carry Hope page. You can also follow along on Facebook, where we’ll share every story as it goes live.
And if a story moves you, pass it on. The more people who know, the more people who can help carry it.
Ways to give this November
Keep an eye out for our tiny Carry Hope suitcases at local businesses around Lebanon and the surrounding area. Scan the QR code on any suitcase to follow along with the stories, and look for suitcases in clear donation boxes, where you can drop in a gift.
Thanks to our matching partners, $25,500 is already waiting to match your gifts this November. Every dollar you give counts twice. Double your gift now.
Missouri donors may also qualify for a 70% state tax credit on their gift. Learn how tax credits work, and check with your tax professional about your situation.
We’ll see you November 1st.
Carry Hope
For 30 days in November, we are sharing one story a day about a real challenge facing children and families in the Missouri Ozarks, what is being done about it, and how you can help carry it.
Read more Carry Hope stories →Our Matching Partners
Thanks to these partners, $25,500 is waiting to match your gifts this November.
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Along with a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
