Aaron Schmidt

Aaron Schmidt

Aaron is a Lebanon High School graduate and Copeland engineer with a degree in Machine Tool Technology from State Technical College of Missouri, where he serves on an advisory board. A former foster youth and longtime licensed foster parent, he brings a unique and...
Merry Anne Rutledge

Merry Anne Rutledge

I was a foster kid. For a long time, I felt like there was a stigma attached to saying that, instead of acknowledging that that chapter of my life helped shape who I am today. When I was young, there was a brief time that my sister and I were in and out of foster...
Laquita Angst

Laquita Angst

Laquita spent most of her career as a Service Coordinator, serving the elderly and disabled in Laclede County. She spent several years serving as the President of the R-I PTA. She has also served the community through her many years with the MU Outreach and Extension...
Laura Gartin

Laura Gartin

A former foster and adoptive parent, local small business owner, and Lebanon native, Laura’s passion for helping others is the inspiration behind the Fostering Hope Closet. Laura is a founding member of Live 2 Give Hope with an MBA from Missouri State University. As a...
Sarah Angst

Sarah Angst

A Laclede County native, Sarah has been involved in community organizations for several years. Sarah is a founding member of Live 2 Give Hope. She is a past President and Secretary. She is also a past President and Secretary of the Board of Directors for Project 360...