Faith In God Family Restoration Corporation (FIG)

08/17/2026

On Saturday, August 15, FIG had the honor of partnering with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and BBGO to serve our community through our Giving Hope to Families: Backpacks to School event.

Giving bookbags filled with school supplies brought blessings of joy through the smiles and hugs from the children who received them. As they placed the bookbags on their backs, they walked away confidently knowing that they had all of the tools necessary to support their academic success.

Parents expressed gratitude for the financial relief it provided. And to make things sweeter, families enjoyed refreshing water ice and soft pretzels.

It was a blessing to connect with our community through giving. Giving not only blesses the recipient but it also blesses the giver. It’s a reminder that no act of kindness is too small and it can have a greater impact than we imagined.

Thank you to our partners, volunteers and donors. This work wouldn’t be possible without you.

This event was a reflection of our mission to restore communities, one family at a time through giving. It encouraged us to continue to be “the hope that helps.”

We look forward to serving our community again in the coming months. Please let us know if you want to help support our families through volunteering or by sending a donation.
www.figfrc.org

08/02/2026

🎒 FIG’s Backpacks to School Event Is Here! 📚

Faith In God Family Restoration Corporation is helping families prepare for a strong start to the new school year.

Join us for Giving Hope to Families: Backpacks to School event, where registered children will receive backpacks and school supplies while supplies last.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
📍 Sturgis Playground
200 65th Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19126

This event is presented in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Building Bridges in Greater Olney—BBGO.

Registration is required. Secure your child’s spot today:

🔗 www.tinyurl.com/BackPackstoSchool2026

Please share this post with a family who could use a little extra help preparing for school.

FIG is The Hope That Helps—restoring communities, one family at a time through giving. 💚

06/17/2026

💚 Reminder: Get Your Money Right continues THIS THURSDAY!

Money is too important to keep guessing.

Join FIG Family Restoration Corporation and Citadel Credit Union for our FREE Financial Education & Planning Class this Thursday at 6:00 PM.

Come learn simple, practical steps to help you budget, save, understand credit, manage debt, avoid scams, and make stronger money decisions for your family.

📅 This Thursday, June 18
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Helen G. Sturgis Playground
200 65th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126

Facilitator: Kelbin “KC” Carolina

Bring a friend. Tell a neighbor. Share this post.

This information can help families move from stress to strategy.

📲 Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/FIGmoneyclass

You do not have to figure your money out alone. FIG is here to help.

06/08/2026

💚 It’s time to Get Your Money Right!

Money has been tight for so many families. Groceries are higher. Bills keep coming. Credit can feel confusing. Debt can feel heavy. And sometimes it feels like there is never enough left over to save, plan, or breathe.

We want you to know: you do not have to figure it out alone.

FIG Family Restoration Corporation is honored to partner with Citadel Credit Union to offer a FREE Financial Education & Planning Class Series created to help families take practical steps toward more confidence, stability, and peace with money.

Join us for Get Your Money Right, facilitated by Kelbin “KC” Carolina, a trusted professional in banking, finance, and business.

In this free series, you will learn simple, real-life steps to help you:

✅ Budget your money with more confidence
✅ Start saving, even if you are starting small
✅ Understand and improve your credit
✅ Avoid fraud and financial scams
✅ Manage debt without feeling defeated
✅ Make stronger money decisions for your family’s future

📅 Class Dates: June 11, June 18, June 25, and July 1
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Helen G. Sturgis Playground
200 65th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126

This is more than a class. It is an opportunity to take one step toward financial strength, wisdom, and restoration.

💚 Bring a friend. Tell a neighbor. Share with a family member who could use this support.

📲 Register today:
https://tinyurl.com/FIGmoneyclass

FIG is committed to restoring communities, one family at a time through giving.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FIGmoneyclass

03/04/2026

Our Hearts Are Full! 💕

Last Saturday, our community came together for the 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower, and it was a beautiful reminder of what happens when organizations, partners, and neighbors unite to support families.

Through a collaborative partnership between Faith In God Family Restoration Corporation (FIG), Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and Building Bridges in Greater Olney (BBGO), we had the honor of serving approximately 90 mothers — many expecting, and others who brought their babies and toddlers to celebrate the day with us.

Mothers were able to receive baby clothes, diapers, and essential baby items, along with valuable information about financial planning, healthcare services, and birthing support. Our vendor partners helped make this possible, including:

✨ Amari’s Kitchen
✨Finanta Credit Union
✨ Moravia Health
✨ Baby B Soothed
✨ Aspira
✨ Keystone First
✨ Health Partners

Families also enjoyed face painting for the children, a beautiful photo station where mothers could feel celebrated, and children’s books to encourage early learning and family bonding.

The smiles, gratitude, and joy in the room reminded us why this work matters. Many mothers shared how thankful they were for the abundance of resources, essentials, and encouragement they received.

At FIG, our mission is to restore communities one family at a time, and moments like this show the power of compassion, partnership, and community support.

To every volunteer, partner, donor, and organization who helped make this day possible — thank you for pouring hope into our families.

💚 Together, we are building stronger families and brighter futures.

12/22/2025

😌I am so grateful that I had the honor to witness God’s handiwork through Faith In God (FIG) Family Restoration Corporation’s 13th annual Giving Hope to Families Holiday event. There is a lesson within every event. The lesson for this year was to Trust God.

🎁Every year we have been able to bless hundreds of children with experiencing the joy of receiving gifts that inspire hope.
But this year was different because we were denied for donations that we consistently received in past years.

It was bizarre because I did everything correct and all of the paperwork and proof of integrity was in order.

😞Seeing the denial made my heart sink.
Seeing the denial sparked a bit of panic.
Seeing the denial almost caused me to cancel the event.

BUT

I heard the still small voice of God tell me to “worship instead of worrying”. I trusted God with the problem and He solved it. 🙏🏾

After a month went by, the denial changed into approval!! 🙌🏾

I don’t know how, but God put our nonprofit, FIG, on the mind of the decision-makers to double check what the system denied.

AND
We had so much that we needed a rental truck. This was another unexpected blessing because EZ Storage allowed us to use it for FREE!! THANK YOU! 🙏🏾

🤲🏽God showed up and over 600 people making up 130 families had the opportunity to be blessed during this giving season. Our giving events not only provide basic needs in times of scarcity but they also help people to see that they are not alone and support is available to alleviate the burden.

Many people expressed the fact that receiving donations gave them hope for the hardships they were experiencing— death, cancer, joblessness, and reduced finances among many other reasons.

This is the reason why FIG is the hope that helps our community and why this great work must continue.

🤗Thank you to all of the families who trust us to serve them with honor and love. Thank you to our dedicated FIG volunteers. Thank you to our partners including Sturgis Advisory Council, Knowledge Is Learned, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Toys for Tots and all of our generous donors for making this event possible. A special thanks goes to Armani and Andrew’s catering. Breakfast was delicious!!!

🫶🏾We would love for you join us in helping others at our Giving Hope to Families Events in 2026! Please join our mailing list at www.figfrc.org and scroll towards the bottom of the Home page to complete the form and receive the notifications.

12/10/2025

✨ One of the greatest and most humbling moments in leadership is being recognized for work you do simply because your heart won’t let you do anything else.

All year long, my team and I show up for families through Faith In God Family Restoration Corporation (FIG). Together, we support nearly 1,000 families experiencing real hardship, just as many of us once did. We give because we remember what it felt like to need a hand, a resource, or simply a reminder that someone cares.

This week, I was honored by Joanne Esquillion and the PTO at ASPIRA School for helping families in their school community connect to the resources they desperately need. Their recognition touched me deeply.

The truth is, improving someone’s life through quiet acts of kindness has always been more than enough for me.
But I’m sharing this moment for one reason, to encourage you.

If you are out there doing good work, showing up consistently, giving what you have, pouring into people, and planting seeds where they’re needed… please hear me:

Someone sees you.
Your impact is real.
And you will be recognized, oftentimes when you least expect it.

I accepted this award not only for myself but for the incredible FIG team that works with such diligence and compassion to fulfill our mission: restoring communities one family at a time through giving.

FIG is the hope that helps. 💛