Episode 165: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact

Summary: Today is all about celebration as Foster Arizona turns 10 years old. Join us as we take a delightful trip down memory lane, reflecting on the invaluable lessons and heartwarming joys we've encountered throughout this incredible journey. In this special episode, we're honored to have Al Moore, one of our founding board members and the current board chair, as well as Ashley Shick, one of our earliest lead team volunteers and a dedicated board member. Their stories and insights will inspire you as we share our love and gratitude for these incredible individuals. Get ready for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation as we celebrate a decade of fostering hope and change. Stay tuned! Resource Links: https://fosterarizona.org/get-involved/#events Please submit your story (and photos if you'd like) to: [email protected] Register for the celebration event!: https://rock.fosterarizona.org/registration/10YearBash Connect with us! Email: [email protected] Facebook: @FosteringVoicesPodcast Instagram: @FosteringVoices Web: www.fosterarizona.org Chapters: 00:10 - On Today's Episode 00:36 - Welcome Ashley and Al 00:59 - How did you get Involved? 04:01 - Ashley Getting the Call 04:30 - And then there's Al! 06:00 - Foster Care Becomes Personal 07:36 - The Kids Change Your Life 08:28 - What Keeps You Coming Back? 11:33 - It Takes a Village 12:03 - The System's Numbers are Skewed 13:38 - What Brings them Back? 15:04 - It's not all Sunshine and Roses 18:53 - Pivot, Flex, Adapt, Grow 20:10 - The Human Challenge 25:20 - Meeting People Where They Are 26:51 - Mountain Top Moments 31:02 - Reminiscing on the Beginning 33:35 - Celebrating Today and the Future 34:59 - The Magic Sauce 37:11 - There's a Surprise Drawing! 39:04 - The Takeaway 41:18 - Big Birthday Bash Event Coming Up! 41:56 - Submit Your Story Please! 42:31 - Connect with Us! 43:08 - Thank You!