Equipping The Called

08/26/2026

Kids are back in school-can you think of any extracurricular organized activities your children in foster care might enjoy? Our grant through Lanter Family Foundation will reimburse you up to $150 per child. It covers MANY activities and we are always excited to hear about new activities!
*We can also reimburse for activities you have already paid in 2026.

Please email questions or to request reimbursement-
[email protected]
and include these details:
-Child’s name and DOB
-Foster parent’s name and address
-Copy of 906 placement form (if not previously provided to ETC)
-activity and name of organization with receipt

We would love to help your child experience a fun activity! Sports, music, art, science, cooking and more!

08/19/2026

EARLY TABLE BONUS!

Planning to join us for Trivia Night? Here’s a reason to grab your table NOW instead of later!

Purchase your table of 8 by September 7 and one lucky person will be entered to win:

🍕 FOOD & SNACKS FOR YOUR ENTIRE TABLE — ON US!

Tables are $200 and Trivia Night is Saturday, October 24 at the Collinsville VFW.

Already purchased your table? You’re automatically entered!

Grab yours now! ⬇️

https://givebutter.com/c/annual-trivia-night-auction-yh4bew

08/13/2026

REMINDER- Our free diaper giveaway for foster families is Sunday. Please email the requested info if you have not already signed up!

08/11/2026

Does your business give back?

Become an event sponsor and make a lasting impact for local children in foster care.

Do you own a business—or know someone who does?
We're looking for businesses that want to make a difference by sponsoring our Trivia Night.

Sponsorships help underwrite the event, allowing more of every dollar raised to directly support children and families we serve.
If someone comes to mind, we'd love an introduction.
All information, including how to become a sponsor can be found here:https://givebutter.com/c/annual-trivia-night-auction-yh4bew

08/10/2026

Are you able to help a child in foster care with a few basic items for back to school clothes? Any help would be amazing! Thank you!

Are you able to help a child in foster care with back to school clothes? We have preschoolers up to high schoolers who would be so grateful to have a few new basics for the new school year! If you are able to provide everything on the list-GREAT! If not, please let us know which items you cannot buy...

08/08/2026

Requesting toddler donations-
Are you going through your closets and finding your children have outgrown their clothes? If so, we are in need of all seasons for toddler boys and girls 2T-6! We will have volunteers accepting donations on Tuesday 8/12 from 6-730pm, Sunday August 16th from 1-2:30 and on Thursday 8/20 from 9-12am. Please reach out if you have other sizes or if these dropoff times do not work for you. Thank you for your support! 🩵

08/08/2026

There are two great ways to support Equipping the Called’s Trivia Night: reserve a table and gather your team, or partner with us as an event sponsor.

Trivia Night will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Your participation will help support the mission of Equipping the Called while bringing our community together for a fun evening.

Interested in purchasing a table or learning about sponsorship opportunities? Visit our event page:
https://givebutter.com/c/annual-trivia-night-auction-yh4bew

Please share this post with your friends, coworkers, and local business owners.

08/06/2026

Trivia Night is more than a fun evening. It is an opportunity to support the work of Equipping the Called and help us continue serving children and families in our community.

When you attend, sponsor, donate, or share our event, you help strengthen our mission.

Mark your calendar for October 24, 2026

https://givebutter.com/c/annual-trivia-night-auction-yh4bew

08/04/2026

Save the date for Equipping the Called’s Trivia Night!

Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for an evening of fun that supports an important mission.

Start gathering your team now and invite your smartest friends. Info can be found here: https://givebutter.com/c/annual-trivia-night-auction-yh4bew

Please share this post and help us spread the word.

08/02/2026

📣 Added Donation Drop-Off Day Tomorrow!

We’ll be accepting donations at the Foster Boutique on Monday, August 3, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

📍 850 Vandalia Street, Suite 310
Collinsville, Illinois

Our priority need is girls’ (size 7-14) warm-weather clothing, pjs and basic items in new or gently worn condition.

Thank you for helping us equip and support local children and families! Please share this post to help spread the word. 💙