November 14 · 7–9 PMBe the Light Gala
A formal evening of live music, auction, and a renowned guest speaker — raising support for foster children and the families who say yes.
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Programs
How we help — practically and personally.
Every program is designed with the youth, foster parents, and adoptive families we serve.
Scholarships
College, trade school, and certification scholarships for foster youth and Grand Oak employees' families.
Emergency Assistance
Rent, utilities, medical, and crisis assistance for foster and adoptive families.
Housing Support
Transitional housing for young adults aging out of foster care.
School Supplies
Annual back-to-school drives for foster children across the Southeast.
Christmas Program
Every enrolled child receives thoughtful, personal Christmas gifts each year.
Birthday Program
Birthdays celebrated — cakes, cards, and a reminder that they matter.
Career Readiness
Resume coaching, interview practice, and internship placement.
Leadership Development
Cohort-based leadership programs for older foster youth.
Mentorship
One-to-one, long-term mentorship matches with vetted mentors.
Fundraising Events
Two ways to make a difference this year.
November 14 · 7–9 PM
Complete by June 22Virtual Incremental Marathon
Walk, jog, run, or treadmill 26.2 miles a little at a time — any age, any schedule, any fitness level.
Learn MoreSuccess Story
"They stayed with me long after 18."
"I aged out of foster care with nothing but a duffel bag. The Foundation helped me with a deposit, a mentor, and a scholarship. Today I'm a nurse — and I mentor a young woman doing the same." — Jasmine R., Program Alumna
Prayer Requests
We pray weekly for the youth, families, and staff we serve. Submit a request — confidentially — and our team will lift it up.