by Malcolm Bell | Nov 7, 2024 | Champions, News, Uncategorized
Diamond’s Mission to Provide Stability for Youth in Foster Care Diamond has always valued the love and connection that comes with being from a big family. But as an adoptive mother of five children under the age of 13, even she couldn’t expect the path she took...
by Malcolm Bell | Apr 25, 2023 | Articles, News, Richmond, Uncategorized
A few years ago, Chris Collier heard a quote that resonated with him. “Everybody wants to change the world, but you can really make a big difference if you just start helping one person at a time.” This memorable quote continues to inspire him to help others by giving...
by Malcolm Bell | Apr 24, 2023 | Articles, News, Richmond
Drexel’s bright, blue, glow-in-the-dark glasses are just one part of him that lights up a room. As a 7th grader who loves animals and being outdoors, his compassion for others shines through. Drexel began his journey at the UMFS Charterhouse School in Edinburg in...
by Malcolm Bell | Apr 17, 2023 | Articles, News, Richmond
This month, we spent some time getting to know Founder/Executive Director, Caroline Neal and learned more about how Worthdays came to be. Read the Q&A with Caroline below, and feel free to pop into the Walker House on the Richmond campus to say hello and welcome...
by Malcolm Bell | Feb 20, 2023 | Articles, News, Richmond
We are excited to announce our newest partnership and Richmond campus resident, Caring Closet! Caring Closet, founded by Sara Fender, started with a desire to provide a quality, first-class experience for youth in foster care in need of clothing and other key...
by UMFS Admin | Nov 11, 2022 | Champions
Photo by Sara Maslyn Photography. November is National Adoption Month, and caring donors and supporters like you are helping UMFS connect children and teens in foster care with their forever families. The Leaheys are one of those families. Foster care and adoption...