Fostering Goodwill

Non-Profit Organization helping youth achieve independence upon aging out of foster care. Many of
these youth age out with no parental or family support.

Every year in our country there are thousands of adolescents who age out of the child welfare system. Some of these adolescents have become dependent
on the child welfare system for survival as they have spent most of their lives relying on the resources of the
system. According to research, this population is among societies most vulnerable in regards to becoming
incarcerated, homeless, pregnan

t, and developing substance abuse issues. I am very familiar with the above mentioned facts as I spent almost ten years of my life residing in out of home
care through Kentucky’s child welfare system. I grew up in a low income, inner city neighborhood in Lexington
and had life experiences that sometimes made it difficult for me to realize my full potential. Over the course of
my time in the state’s care, I experienced first hand the many obstacles that foster youth have to overcome. My
personal background partially assisted me in developing the work ethic and confidence that it took for me to be
successful to this point in my life. However, my interactions with people within the child welfare system as well
as people within the community helped me see a vivid picture of my full potential. It was truly a calling for me to
give back to the community and help kids who are in the foster care system. I fully believe in the adage “without
struggle there is no progress.” I am dedicated to helping individuals, groups, and communities realize their full
potential. I believe that through my commitment to social justice and advocacy I will continue to live out all the
potential possibilities. Fostering Goodwill is a Lexington, Kentucky based non-profit organization, in process of applying for 501c3
status, that assists older youth in the child welfare system to enhance their potential of self determination. This
organization has pledged its commitment to fostering a sense of empowerment to motivated individuals in the
foster care system within our community. These adolescents need specific resources that can increase the
chances they become independent and productive members of society. Unfortunately, some of these
resources are not provided to them. Our organization challenges individuals and businesses to help these
foster youth reach their full potential and in turn help our community reach its full potential as well. Sincerely,

Earl Washington, MSW, Co-Director of Fostering Goodwil

12/16/2025

Today is the day!
Will we see you there tonight?! 🎄🎅🤶🎁

12/06/2024

We appreciated any and all support we get.

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Thank you!

11/27/2024

07/10/2024

It’s almost back to school time! 🎒 ✏️ 📚

12/02/2023

Thank you for your continued support!

12/02/2023

Help us reach our goal. Fundraising and matches end at midnight and we are so very excited for our Christmas Wishes even!

GoodGiving Challenge Fostering Goodwill programs include:• Second Chance Scholarship-Annual scholarship enabling youth to return to college and be successful.• Christmas Wishes-Annual celebration providing a meal and gift cards for the youth and their children.• Graduation Celebration-Annual celebration to recogni...

12/01/2023

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It’s a dollar for dollar match!

📣Special Announcement📣

Our final 2023 GoodGiving Challenge Happy Hour is getting a super boost!🚀 Instead of $2,500, this match pool is now $20,000!! Starting at 4pm, your donations up to $500 will be DOUBLED! That's right...gifts will be matched dollar for dollar (maximum match of $500).

This match pool will last until the GoodGiving Challenge ends at midnight tonight, or until the match pool is exhausted.

It has been a long and generous week, but if you have anything else to give, this is the time! Let's finish the 2023 GoodGiving Challenge strong! Donate➡️ www.bggives.org

12/01/2023

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Thank you for your continued support!

✨We're in the final stretch of the 2023 GoodGiving Challenge. Let's finish strong!✨Gifts to your favorite nonprofits can be amplified by the following match challenges:

6am – 11:59am: Marksbury Family Foundation $60,000 Good Morning Match
Gifts up to $500 will be matched 50 cents on the dollar.

Noon – 11:59pm: Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund $100,000 Encore Match
Gifts up to $500 will be matched 50 cents on the dollar.

4pm – 6pm: Mason Investments/BGCF $3,000 Power Hours
Mason Investments will match the first $2,500 in donations, 50¢ per $1, on gifts up to $100. And BGCF will randomly select a donation to receive a $500 prize!

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12/01/2023

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Every little bit helps get us to our goal. This is how Fostering Goodwill is able to continue to support youth.

11/29/2023

MITCHELL FAMILY FOUNDATION+ BGCF $30,000 FAST BREAK CHALLENGE
Noon - 11:59pm
The Jenna and Matthew Mitchell Foundation, with an assist from BGCF, is providing a $30,000 prize pool. The first 30 nonprofits that raise $3,000 (or more) through at least two donations will receive a $1,000 prize.

Can we do it?!

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Telephone

+18594331206

Website

http://fosteringgoodwill.org/

Address

Lexington, KY
40555

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