Foster the Journey

05/05/2017

Good morning FTJ family!

As you've likely noticed our annual Hunt for Hope Scavenger Hunt did not happen last month as it usually does.

However, in its place is a fun and tasty event in downtown Austin!

Crawfish for Change!

THIS Sunday May 7th, 2017!

The month of May is Foster Care Awareness Month and in an effort to bring awareness to the Austin community and bring support to the children and youth of the foster care system, Crawfish for Change was born!

Come out and support these beautiful children and youth...while enjoying some crawfish, drinks, a silent auction and more!

Check out the details below and RSVP today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crawfish-for-change-tickets-32813275390

04/11/2016

Thank you all for coming out to the Hunt for Hope 2016!

You all are a significant part of our missions' success and are making a big impact in the lives of our local foster and at-risk children and youth by participating this year!

Stay tuned for event pictures and videos coming this week! They will be posted on our event page at (and shared on this page as well):

https://www.facebook.com/huntforhope

Be sure to join our event Facebook so you will be the first to know when next years (and years to come) festivities kick off and to stay connected to all that your participation dos for these deserving kiddos!

Thanks again everyone!💙 Had a blast and can't wait to do it again next year!

04/08/2016

We are only 27 hours from the Hunt!!!

Tickets are still available!

Get 'em here!
http://h4h2016.eventbrite.com

If you can't make it but would like to donate we appreciate that just the same!

Donate here!
http://www.gofundme.com/huntforhope2016

See you at the Austin Alehouse @ 6th & Lavaca @ 2pm!

Live music, FREE swag and more fun and excitement than you know what to do with!

04/06/2016

Been debating on whether you're up for a scavenger hunt?

Well, debate no more! You are guaranteed to do more laughing (at yourself and others) than you have done in ages!

This hunt does not require any athleticism or rocket science, only a willingness to get out, enjoy some fresh air and exercise your laughing skills!

Register now to guarantee your FREE swag bag with your ticket purchase!

Each ticket purchased serves to inspire a foster child in our local Austin foster care community! You are making a difference and having fun while doing it!

Purchase Tickets Here:
http://h4h2016.eventbrite.com

Donate Here:
http://www.godfundme.com/huntforhope2016

See you all this Saturday, April 9th at 2pm @ The Austin Alehouse on 6th & Lavaca!

04/04/2016

***WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT*** (please take a minute to read)

We want to send a personal thank you to all of you who have been following us on Facebook, attending events and being our biggest supporters over the first three years of our non-profit life! We couldn't do all we have done without your support this entire time!

I am here to invite you back again (or for the first time if you're fairly new here) to our annual fundraiser; Hunt for Hope 2016!

By attending this event (or making a donation) you will be ensuring that our mission below continues to be fulfilled and the lives of the foster and at-risk children and youth will have the opportunity to rise above the adversity in their lives and change the trajectory of their lives!

If you are in the Austin area and are looking for a FUN way to give back, please join us for our 3rd annual Hunt for Hope ADULT Scavenger Hunt!

WHEN: Saturday, April 9th, 2016 (this coming Saturday)
TIME: 2-7pm (game start promptly at 3pm)
LOCATION: Austin Alehouse (6th Street & Lavaca)

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
http://h4h2016.eventbrite.com
Click the image below to get more details and purchase tickets!

Your ticket includes; participation in a scavenger hunt orchestrated by The Go Game Austin (http://thegogame.com/team-building/austin), TONS of free swag and prizes! There will be plenty of drinks and food available for purchase!

***If you can't make it to the hunt***

HOW TO DONATE:
http://www.gofundme.com/huntforhope2016
If you are not in the Austin area and/or you are unable to join us for any other reason but would still like to donate please click the image below and scroll down to the "DONATE NOW" button at the bottom of the page.

If you have any questions please feel free to comment below!

Thank you for your support and encouragement now and in previous years! It takes a village to make a difference and you all are our village!

What is the Hunt for Hope? Hunt for Hope is an adventurous adult (21 and up) scavenger hunt designed to raise funding and awareness of Child Abuse Prevention! Teams are comprised of two or more participants. The ideal team size is six or more members. You can bring your own team or join forces with…

01/16/2016

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11/21/2015

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If you know any of these wonderful people please reach out and let them know you appreciate them and remind them that their hard work and incredibly giving hearts are noticed!

11/03/2015

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11/02/2015

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11/01/2015

November is here!

As we enter into the holiday season let us not forget those who are missing their families and friends this year. As a gift to all of mankind let us be the ones that reach out to them and offer them LOVE. If all you can afford is a hug, give one. If all you can afford is a smile, share one. If all you can afford is a phone call, make one.

Be an example of radical love. It is easy to love people who love you back. But, it is courageous to love people who don't.

Let this be our practice today, tomorrow, this season and next.

Happy Holidays!

07/24/2015

Another incredible scavenger hunt event with incredible supporters! Thank you ALL for coming out and making this event a complete success! Photos by Ellen Molina

06/06/2015

Powerful! We are the movement!

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