Defend the Fatherless

Defend the Fatherless

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Defend was founded with the desire to care for our local foster, adoptive, and kinship families in York County, South Carolina and our neigboring counties!

Please check out our Amazon Wishlist for items we use often in the Foster Closet: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TU6CWVCTIJ53/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?

Photos from Defend the Fatherless's post 08/02/2026
07/29/2026

Our Back2School Shoe Store was an incredible success! πŸ’™πŸ‘Ÿ
Local foster and adoptive children submitted their shoe wishes, and Lifepointe Church made those wishes come true by purchasing brand-new shoes for every child. Each wish got a few options and then families then got to β€œshop” our shoe store, finding the perfect pair to kick off the school year with confidence.
This year, we welcomed a record number of children, and the community showed up in a huge way.
πŸ’™ Lifepointe Church fulfilled every shoe wish.
πŸŽ’ New River Church provided backpacks for each child.
🍧 Elevation Church provided school supplies, Kona Ice, bounce houses, and volunteers who made every family feel seen and celebrated.
This event is proof of what happens when a community comes together around children. More than new shoes and backpacks, these kids walked away knowing they are loved, valued, and worthy of being celebrated.
Thank you to every church, volunteer, donor, and supporter who made this day possible. Because of you, hundreds of children will walk into their classrooms this year with confidence, dignity, and a reminder that they are not alone. πŸ’›

07/28/2026

Our Back2School elves are hard at work! πŸ‘Ÿβœ¨

We have served 161 children in the Foster Closet in two days(!), and our Foster Closet is in need of a little TLC.

We'll be CLOSED Wednesday & Thursday while our team restocks shelves, reorganizes inventory, and gets everything ready to welcome the next families through our doors. **emergency appts available**

We'll be back open Monday β€”refreshed, restocked, and ready to serve! πŸ’™

Thank you for your patience and for cheering on the behind-the-scenes work that keeps this ministry running!

07/21/2026

What a great time the Defend mamas had at game night! Love an opportunity to get these ladies out for a much deserved night of fun and connection 🩷

Photos from Defend the Fatherless's post 07/17/2026

We had a great time at our indoor playdate! It was great to get out of the heat and meet new friends πŸ˜Žβ˜€

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