Escape Into Foster Angels

Join us as we escape into Foster Angels! We're excited to welcome Maggie Sheppard, Director of Communications & Partnerships for Foster Angels, to the conversation! At Foster Angels, every child who has experienced foster care deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. Many enter the system with only the clothes on their back, and limited public resources often mean their basic and emotional needs go unmet. Foster Angels steps in to provide essentials and fund meaningful experiences that foster self-worth, confidence, and a sense of belonging. It's all about helping children feel seen, cared for, and empowered to thrive. Ways Foster Angels Makes an Impact: Meeting Essential Needs – Providing clothing, beds, hygiene items, and more so children in foster care don't go without. Creating Joy Through Experiences – Funding extracurriculars, birthday celebrations, and summer camps to help kids feel normal and loved. Supporting a Brighter Future – Helping older youth transition to adulthood with tools like laptops, graduation support, and career resources. How to Get Involved & Earn Some Bragging Rights: Want to earn some bragging rights? Here's how: Become a Friend of Foster Angels – Commit to giving $1,000+ over 3 years to help them plan for the future. 👉 https://www.fosterangelsctx.org/donate Volunteer – Help with seasonal drives like Back to School and Toys for Teens, which kicks off the first week of November. Grab a wishlist and rally your office, block, or friend group to make a teen feel seen and celebrated. 👉 https://www.fosterangelsctx.org/volunteer Attend the Shining Stars Luncheon - Come hear powerful stories and learn how Foster Angels is helping youth overcome the odds on September 17 at the JW Marriott. 👉 https://www.fosterangelsctx.org/events-calendar/shining-stars-luncheon Donate a Van – They're looking for a sprinter-style van (no seats!) to help deliver big items like mattresses. Or help fund one! How to Do Some Good in Austin & Get Rewarded 🏒 + 🎟️ = 💚 Sign up for updates on causes you care about or share your #GoodBrag showing how you've volunteered or donated—then DM us for a chance to win Texas Stars tickets! Follow along: 👉 Facebook 👉 Instagram Special Thanks: A huge thank you to Nightlight Insurance Agency for making this podcast possible. We also appreciate Todd Thompson for editing & mixing, Ashlynne O'Neal for content management, Graham Thompson and Jaden Dyer for the music, and Cory McKane at Just Push Record Studios.