Hearten Parties by Foster Village SWFL

04/06/2026

Calling on our Village… we have a very special little one to celebrate 🦁✨

A beautiful “Wild One” is turning ONE 🎉
And when we say wild, we mean the sweetest, most outgoing, joy-filled little boy you’ll ever meet. His smile lights up every room, and his personality is already larger than life.

After spending weeks in the NICU, this little warrior has come so far—and now he is thriving in the most incredible way.

As he gets ready to celebrate his very first birthday, we would love for our community to come alongside his foster family to help make these special memories come true.

Here’s how you can support:
🛍 Donate directly to Foster Village to help with birthday resources https://www.fostervillageswfl.org/give

🎁 Purchase directly from his Amazon wishlist, help us fill his birthday box with love https://a.co/08GXwZDT

🙏 Keep this sweet boy and his foster family in your prayers

Every act of kindness helps us remind this child and his caregivers that they are not alone.

03/30/2026

Calling on our Village ❤️

Through our Hearten Program, we have the honor of celebrating milestones for children and youth experiencing foster care—and this is one we would love to rally around together.

We have a special opportunity to support an incredible young mom who is reaching a huge milestone. As she turns 18 she will age out of foster care, and is stepping into independence, moving into a transitional home with her sweet little girl.

This moment represents so much—perseverance, strength, and a new beginning.

As she starts this next chapter, she is in need of essential items to help create a safe and stable home, especially home safety items for her and her son that we created as an Amazon Wish List.

This is where our village comes in.

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❤️Donate: https://www.fostervillageswfl.org/give
❤️Purchase items from the Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0b2iUKI2
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Every act of kindness helps create a strong, hopeful foundation for this teen mom and her child. This is what it means to be a village

03/10/2026

Because of this Village, moments like this are possible 👑

Foster Village SWFL recently provided a birthday party through our Hearten Parties Program for the sweetest little girl currently in foster care. Our team created an unforgettable princess birthday celebration, and the caregiver later shared how special the day was — watching the birthday girl stand in complete amazement that she was having her very own princess party surrounded by friends who came to celebrate her.

The caregiver shared that what made the day even more meaningful was seeing so many people show love to this child. She truly believes it was the best birthday the little girl has ever had because she felt so loved.

This is what the Village looks like.

To everyone who donates, volunteers, plans, and gives their time and resources — thank you. Because of you, children and caregivers experiencing foster care in our community are reminded they are not alone.

And birthdays are just one part of the support happening each month through Foster Village SWFL. If you would like to help us continue providing moments like this — and sustain all of the programs serving families every month — becoming a Monthly Village Partner or Volunteering is the most impactful ways to help.

✨Learn more about becoming a Monthly Village Partner here: https://www.fostervillageswfl.org/news/village-partner-community

✨Learn more about Volunteering: Next Volunteer Info Night is April 23rd from 6pm-7pm and dinner is provided by our amazing sponsor - Register Here to join us https://foster-village-swfl-453649.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3489313

It truly takes a Village, and we are so grateful for ours.

02/19/2026

👑 Help Us Give a Little Girl the Princess Birthday She’s Always Dreamed Of 👑

When G. came to live with her caregivers in December, a friend dropped off a few dresses for her. The moment she tried one on, her eyes lit up and she asked, “Am I a princess now?” From that day on, she’s worn dresses almost every day.

A few weeks ago, when asked if she wanted a birthday party, this joyful 4-year-old gave a blank stare. She had never had one before and didn’t even know what a birthday party was. That’s when our village knew—we had to change that. ✨

G. is artistic, kind, loves helping others, and has a smile that melts hearts. She deserves to be celebrated like the princess she believes she is. Her parents are working hard toward reunification, and this celebration will allow everyone who loves her to share in a special memory together as one big family.

🎀 You can help make her princess birthday come true!

You can sponsor her celebration by donating to Foster Village to help cover party costs, or shop from our Amazon wishlist for items still needed to make her day magical.

Donation Link: https://www.fostervillageswfl.org/give

Amazon Wishlist Link: https://a.co/08GXwZDT

Thank you for being part of the village that shows children they are seen, valued, and deeply loved. 💛

01/26/2026

01/16/2026

🎉 A Birthday Wish 🎉

This month, we have a very special birthday wish from a 10-year-old boy in foster care who has never experienced a birthday party. When asked what he hoped for, his answer was simple: to go to Sky Zone 🥳

Thanks to an incredible partnership with Sky Zone, we were able to secure a discounted rate to make this celebration possible. We’re now inviting our community to come alongside us by sponsoring the venue fee and helping us turn this long-awaited birthday dream into a reality.

Because of YOU, children experiencing foster care get to be celebrated, seen, and reminded that they are deeply loved—especially on milestone moments like birthdays.

If you’re interested in supporting this birthday celebration, you can donate directly using the link below. Every gift helps create joy and lasting memories 💙

🔗 Donation Link https://www.fostervillageswfl.org/give
or contact us directly [email protected]

Thank you for being part of the village that celebrates our kids.

01/08/2026

Join us today for lunch and hear from some amazing local organizations doing great things in our community that we are blessed to work alongside making a difference.

Do you have a heart for volunteering and helping those in need? Join us at next luncheon, Thursday, January 8th, Noon-1:30pm, Seacraft Waterfront Tiki, North Fort Myers! We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month.

12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for each and every one of you who partnered with Foster Village SWFL to support one of our very special programs, Hearten Parties by Foster Village SWFL.

Because of your generosity, children experiencing foster care—many of whom had never experienced a true day of celebration—were remembered and celebrated in meaningful ways. Each child was reminded that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.

Your donations and partnerships also made it possible to celebrate not just birthdays but unforgettable milestones—welcoming new babies, graduating high school, and so many moments in between—creating memories these children and their families will never forget.

Thank you for believing in these children, supporting their caregivers, and sharing Foster Village SWFL within your communities. It truly takes a village beyond the system to make a difference right here in Southwest Florida for children and caregivers experiencing foster care.

We are deeply grateful for you ❤️
https://www.fostervillageswfl.org/ways-to-give

12/30/2025

Young girl turning 9 🧁 and while she has walked through more than any child ever should—including intense trauma and being separated from her sibling—we are not allowing the holidays to overshadow her birthday this year!

Because of our Village, was able to pack a Hearten Parties birthday box filled with everything she loves—decorations in her favorite colors, birthday wishes made just for her, extra clothes, and even a homemade cookie mix (because she’s not a fan of cake 😉).

One of our amazing volunteers went above and beyond when heard she loves crafts, sewing 15 makeup bags for her and her friends to decorate with craft markers—something she can hold onto as a reminder of this very special day and how deeply she is loved.

Sweet girl, we want you to always remember: you were born on purpose and for a purpose. You are seen, you are celebrated, and you have a Village cheering you on today and always 🎈

09/23/2025

You are all INVITED! https://www.facebook.com/share/177C9Zxscu/

If you didn’t hear the big news, we are celebrating our new Cape Coral Resource Center with a GRAND OPENING and YOU’RE INVITED!!

Saturday, October 18th from 10-2pm, stop by to see how this space has been created by our community for our community to rally around our vulnerable neighbors. It takes a village, and you’re invited to be a part of it!

More event details on event page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19pRbk5r5o/

08/21/2025

🎓✨ What an incredible night celebrating the graduates! These amazing kids have overcome so much and still walked across that stage with resilience and hope for the future. 💙

A very special thank you to for creating custom graduation gifts for each graduate that made each of them feel so special! And to for hosting us and bringing the fun to their big day. You helped make this milestone unforgettable!

This is what it looks like when the village comes together — reminding these kids that they are seen, worth celebrating, and never alone. 💛

To our community: there are so many ways you can be part of this village of support. From simply sharing about Foster Village, to volunteering, to becoming a MVP (Monthly Village Partner) — every act of kindness helps children and caregivers in the foster care system know they have a community standing beside them.

👉 Learn more about how you can make a difference https://www.fostervillageswfl.org/get-involved