Gift of Adoption Fund - Columbia River Chapter

12/02/2025

Today is , and your generosity can help a child find the family they’re waiting for. ❤️

At Gift of Adoption, we believe every child deserves the security, stability, and sense of belonging that family provides. Every dollar moves a child closer to permanency — and every gift, no matter the size, changes a life forever.

This year, you have the opportunity to double your impact. We have a $5,000 bonus that will be unlocked when 50 donors give $50 or more today. Once unlocked, the match will follow the donations, so your gift can go twice as far.

Let’s make family possible.

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09/30/2025

We hope everyone is having a happy Back to School season! Ben was adopted in 2022 by Tori and Michael with the help of a Gift of Adoption grant. They recently shared the following 3-year update.

“Ben is a happy and friendly boy who brings joy to everyone he meets. He makes us laugh every day and always keeps us on our toes. He’s now in preschool, and he can identify all the letters in the alphabet, spell his name, count to 20, sing songs, and so much more. It’s so much fun watching his personality develop as he grows.”

09/26/2025

“Evelyn is a beautiful child inside and out. She is truly a blessing to us. She just finished the 4th grade and is a straight A student. She is in the gifted program at school, and she just got inducted into the Honor Society. Evelyn loves to dance and is in a hip-hop dance class. She also likes theater and just had her first play. She loves to play basketball and is planning on trying out for the team this coming school year.”

Evelyn was adopted from the USA in 2025 by Windy and Jason.

08/11/2025

Liam was adopted in 2025 by Reese and Sarah. They share, “Liam is now 7 months old. Since we picked him up when he was 2 months old, he has been a gem. He loves moving - being an airplane, going for runs with dad, playing sports with his 5-year-old cousin, and all the love and snuggles he gets when he goes shopping with mom. He is the sweetest/calmest baby ever. We can’t thank GOA enough.”

08/01/2025

"Adoption has dramatically altered Maeve's life, providing her with the stability, security, and love she needed to truly thrive. Since joining our family, we've witnessed remarkable transformations! Because of your gift, Maeve now knows the unwavering love and stability of a family. We've witnessed her blossom in ways we never thought possible. She is more confident, more expressive, and more secure than ever before. Your compassion and belief in our family have made an immeasurable difference in her life, and we are forever grateful for your support.”

Maeve was adopted from India in 2024 by Erin and Harrison with the help of a Gift of Adoption grant.

07/16/2025

Andrew (pictured left) and Austin (pictured right) were adopted by Jennifer and Roberto in 2025. A grant from Gift of Adoption covered the family’s final expenses, ensuring the siblings remain together in their loving care.

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July weekend! 🎆

Abigayle (pictured right) was adopted from the USA in 2024 by Kimberly and Darren with the help of a Gift of Adoption grant.

06/30/2025

We hope everyone has a fantastic summer filled with sunshine, fun, and the love of family ☀️🛟

Piper was adopted in 2024 by Kaleb and Danielle. They shared, “Piper has yet to form sentences, but we can only confirm that she is very happy in our home and loves to be a part of our family. Piper would not have been a blessing to our lives and our community without the support of Gift of Adoption helping us reach the financial goals we could not obtain on our own.”

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful fathers and father figures out there!

Cody and Alberto with their son Alejandro, who was adopted with the help of a Gift of Adoption grant in 2024.

06/12/2025

"What has moved me most is Cynthia's resiliency. I am in awe of her and am determined to do right by her, honoring the trust she has put in me. I have loved watching her come into her own - at school and around the neighborhood. More than once, we have walked down the street only to hear someone I have never met call out her name. She is so well loved.”

Cynthia was adopted from Burundi in 2024 by Sarah with the help of a GOA grant.

12/10/2024

Thank you Marcy Bursac, MA, MBA for welcoming Shaneetra Gross and Brian Murphy to the The Forgotten Adoption Option podcast to spread the word about Gift of Adoption Fund’s new grant programs that help with relative licensing and adoptions of 18-21-year-olds.

I just released a new podcast episode!

Season 5 kicks off with guests Brian Murphy and Shaneetra Gross from the Gift of Adoption Fund sharing about funding opportunities for families adopting through the foster care system.

What you’ll learn:
• New pilot grant programs designed to support foster care adoptions
• Inspiring success stories of children finding their forever families
• Practical tips on how to apply for adoption assistance grants
• Ways YOU can get involved to help families have the finances to adopt

Listen in using the link in the comments.

Together we can help others see how to eliminate financial barriers to adoption.

12/03/2024

It's Giving Tuesday, a day to unleash the power of Radical Generosity! GOA has been issued a challenge: 50 donors giving $50 or more by the end of day unlocks a bonus of $1,000 from an anonymous donor. Will you be one of the 50? Your gift ensures that more children in vulnerable circumstances unite with loving, permanent families. These children can't wait!
https://igfn.us/form/EORP3A