Please read the Agape Villages Newsletter, “The Love Letter,” to learn more about all of the people and programs that are changing the lives of foster children each day!
Author: Agape Villages
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Ally’s Story
Ally was only 5 when she entered foster care for the first time. She was able to reunify with her parents after her first placement, but things only got worse for her when she went back home. Beatings were more intense than before. She was locked in her room, starved, never being able to play outside. This is not the life a child should have. School was a place Ally loved to be, it was the only safe place for her, a place where she could distract herself from the reality of what was going on at home. Ally got good grades in school despite all the abuse she was experiencing. Her parents would pull her from school as a punishment, taking away her only sense of safety.
Thankfully Ally was removed from her home a second time at age 14 and she was placed with Betty, one of Agape’s resource (foster) families. Betty took Ally in as her own and gave her the love and care she deserved. She was able to process what she had gone through in her past and focus on her goals for the future.
Ally is now an incredible young woman who has graduated college from Cal Poly with a 3.5 GPA!! She made the Dean’s list, has applied to the Peace Corp and is looking into a Master’s program in International Apparel Management. She has a love for learning and is excited to see where her passion will take her. Not only is she a kind and caring person, but she has overcome so many obstacles and is thriving.
This is the kind of story we love and are proud to tell you about! We know Ally is going to make a big impact in the world. She already has, and a big part of that is the love and care she had from her foster, now forever, family. However the costs to help kids like Ally are high and we cannot do what we do without YOUR financial support!
It is because of donors like you that stories like Ally’s are possible!
Ally recently said, “I was able to have great social workers from the start with Agape Villages because of the advocacy I got while in care. In Agape Villages I was able to have a great foster home where I was able to find my forever home. Through the staff members and resources I was able to get the guidance I needed. They always made sure I was well taken care of. The social workers and foster parents work very closely to make sure they are both advocating for the child.”
This is what YOU make possible!
Watch Ally’s Video
A Former Child In Foster Care Through Agape
Ally speaking at Spring in the Valley, an annual dinner hosted by Agape Villages. Make More Stories Like Ally’s Possible! Donate Now
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Volunteer Spotlight
Carol Massey-McCantsCarol Massey-McCants lives in Elk Grove and is an outstanding volunteer for Agape. She genuinely cares about Agape kids, asking how they are doing and how she can help them. She educates herself on current events regarding foster care and how they impact our kids. She works tirelessly, promoting the importance of helping to meet the needs of foster children and families. Carol works with local churches, introducing Agape and advocating for our children. Carol has facilitated collecting Christmas gifts for Agape foster kids for more than 10 years. She has also made generous financial contributions to Agape. We thank you, Carol!
WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!
If you would like to be a volunteer, please fill out the form at the link below, or call us at 925-866-3020.
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2023 Agape Picnic for Foster Families
On Saturday, June 3, Agape foster families, children and youth came together for our annual picnic. It was a time of fun, laughter and food. A live petting zoo. A train. Face painting. Balloons. A photo booth. Games. And of course lots of food. Everyone had so much fun. It was wonderful to see the children enjoying themselves, just having fun, running around, being kids, free of worry. Parents talking with each other. Thanks to people like you, the kids knew they were safe, loved, and secure.
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Printed Newsletter March 2023
Please read the Agape Villages Newsletter, “The Love Letter,” to learn more about all of the people and programs that are changing the lives of foster children each day!
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Rite Aid Foundation Grant
The Rite Aid Foundation is committed to optimizing the health and wellness of the communities they serve. They aim to serve as a catalyst for positive change, with a particular focus on underserved and disadvantaged segments of society. Once again, Agape Villages is a proud recipient of a $10,000 grant to keep our critical foster care programs going strong. A huge thank you to Rite Aid!!
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Sereno 1% For Good Grant
A huge thank you to Sereno 1% For Good Charitable Foundation for a $7500 grant so that we can continue to fund our critical foster care programs. Sereno believes in “giving back to the places that they live in and love.” We appreciate their investment in local non-profits and we are grateful for their support.
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Thanks Anonymous Donors
A group of anonymous donors help to put smiles on the kiddos faces this Christmas season. We are truly grateful for your continued support. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
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Rachel, Everett, and Parker Donation
We were blessed with a great little family. Rachel, Everett and Parker showered our kiddos with bags of toiletries. Everett and Parker were so excited and gave what they picked out with huge smiles on their faces.
Thank you so much for your support and generosity. We appreciate you.
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MVH Insurance Donation
Thanks to MVH Insurance, Elk Grove. Barbara Erwin, Taji Sperber, Susi Jacobo-Vice, and Marissa Snyker are pictured, dressed up to present stockings filled with treats and a $50 gift card for Agape teens.
