JemFriends has become one of our favorite causes! Many thanks to Alexis Gonzales, their Community Engagement Coordinator, who brought us up to date at our meeting last week. The program, which Liberty Thompson started 15 years ago (can you believe it?) provides assistance to youth who are aging out of the Foster Care System. There are about 60-80 kids in Idaho each year who are faced with real challenges at their 18th birthday. JEMfriends currently houses 13 young people; their goal is reach 25. Thanks to the generosity of supporters they were able to buy their first home this year, which hosts 4 young women. Watch for a special interview segment on KTVB during the 4:00 news on June 26th. And, mark your calendar for October 14 for their annual Gala at the Riverside.WE LOVE JEMFRIENDS!
JemFriends has become one of our favorite causes! Many thanks to Alexis Gonzales, their Community Engagement Coordinator, who brought us up to date at our meeting last week. The program, which Liberty Thompson started 15 years ago (can you believe it?) provides assistance to youth who are aging out of the Foster Care System. There are about 60-80 kids in Idaho each year who are faced with real challenges at their 18th birthday. JEMfriends currently houses 13 young people; their goal is reach 25. Thanks to the generosity of supporters they were able to buy their first home this year, which hosts 4 young women. Watch for a special interview segment on KTVB during the 4:00 news on June 26th. And, mark your calendar for October 14 for their annual Gala at the Riverside.