May is National Foster Care Awareness Month and we are hosting a film screening and discussion panel to give people a glimpse into the complexities of the Foster Care system, raise awareness, and provide opportunities for service and support within local organizations & agencies. There are almost 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States, and California has the largest number of foster children in the country.
Join us on Saturday, May 30th at 7:30PM for a film screening of ReMoved and ReMember, two short films that give a glimpse into the foster care system. They will be followed by a panel discussion of various Foster Care professionals, current and past foster parents, churches, and local organizations and agencies. Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 and all profits will go to Foster Care Awareness.
Get a glimpse of the films here: https://vimeo.com/107861975
We will also be accepting items for donation at Wayfare throughout the month of May and on the day of the event on behalf of Ezrah's Hands, a local organization that helps Kinship caregivers & families that are often overlooked by the government social work system.
To read more about foster care and this event, please visit our blog post.
Here is a list of their current donation needs:
Shampoo/Conditioner, Toilet paper, Paper towels, Deodorant, Soap/Body Wash, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Dish soap, Canned Pinto Beans, White Rice, Cereal, and Gift Cards to El Super, Albertsons, Payless, Walmart, Target and Gas cards.