Community Involvement
We are deeply committed to advocating for the mental health and well-being of our local community, believing that genuine healing is fostered through connection and support. Giving back isn’t just something we talk about - it’s something we do!
Here’s ways we’re currently involved:
We strive to be a supportive resource for the institutions that play a vital role in the lives of young people. That’s why we speak at church youth groups free of charge to provide education and practical coping skills for the next generation. Topics we’ve spoken on before include stress, anxiety, peer relations, and communication. This allows us to reach teens directly while reinforcing the message that mental illness isn’t a sign of spiritual weakness.
The foundation of a thriving community is strong, supported families—and this is especially true in the foster care system. We understand that the local foster community is stretched thin: there are too few parents, and those who step up often do so with limited emotional and practical support, leading to feelings of isolation and, too often, burnout.
That's why we're taking action. We’ve partnered with Wake Forest University to offer an internship opportunity for undergraduate students to learn about the foster care community, get academic credit, and give back. By connecting parents with local resource centers and helping lead free support groups for foster parents, we’re making sure foster parents feel equipped, connected, and supported.
If you want to learn more about ways you can immediately support the local foster community along with us, check out The Foster Closet in King, NC and Fostering Families Resource Center located on the Crossnore campus.
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