Defend the Fatherless
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!
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08/02/2026
Our Back2School Shoe Store was an incredible success! ππ
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 βshopβ 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.
π Lifepointe Church fulfilled every shoe wish.
π New River Church provided backpacks for each child.
π§ 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. π
07/28/2026
Our Back2School elves are hard at work! πβ¨
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 βrefreshed, restocked, and ready to serve! π
Thank you for your patience and for cheering on the behind-the-scenes work that keeps this ministry running!
07/22/2026
The guys at Pints and Padres really blessed us during their summer cookout! Such a fun night, too!
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 π©·
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 πβ
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