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 victim of sexual abuse, Laura is also an advocate for SA survivors and a Victim to Victim Retreat coach in partnership with H-E-A-R-T, Inc. She also serves as the Vice President for the Laclede County Pregnancy Support Center Board of Directors.