FAQ
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Live 2 Give Hope
Live 2 Give Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Lebanon, Missouri, providing immediate support and lasting hope to families in the child welfare system, including foster, kinship, guardianship, and adoptive families, along with families in crisis and anyone in our community who needs help.
Our outreach and programming are focused on Missouri's 26th Judicial Circuit: Laclede, Camden, Morgan, Miller, and Moniteau counties, based in Lebanon, MO. We have no geographic restrictions on who we serve. Since 2017, we have served families in 41 counties across Missouri, including significant numbers in Pulaski, Greene, Phelps, Dallas, Webster, and Wright counties.
No. Live 2 Give Hope is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit. We're not a government agency, though we work alongside Children's Division and other community partners to support families.
Reach out or walk in. Call us, message us on Facebook, or visit the Fostering Hope Closet in Lebanon. If we can't help directly, we'll connect you to someone in the community who can. Visit our Contact page to reach out.
No. While our programs focus on the child welfare system, our doors are open to anyone in our community who needs help, including families in crisis and anyone working to prevent a crisis from becoming a removal.
No, you're welcome to walk in without one. Many families also come to us through a referral from a local community partner, including schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, faith communities, or other social service agencies.
The Fostering Hope Closet is our free resource center, providing clothing, household goods, car seats, diapers, beds, and more to families in our community.
We'd love to have you. Reach out through our Get Involved page or contact us directly, and we'll help find the right fit for your time and interests.
Yes, donations are tax-deductible, since Live 2 Give Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. You can give online, become a monthly donor, or ask about a Missouri NAP tax-credit-eligible gift. Visit our Donate page for details.
