2024 Impact Report

At Foster Greatness, we believe in the transformative power of community, elevation, and opportunity.

This report is a testament to the collective efforts of our team, supporters, and community members who have come together to make a meaningful difference in 2024.

By sharing our impact, we invite you to celebrate these achievements as a vital part of this journey. Together, we continue to build a brighter future for foster youth and alumni everywhere.

We’ve shared a short snapshot of our impact below, for the full report - please download the PDF available under this post.

🎯 Our Mission

To co-create a space with people impacted by the foster system where empowerment, healing, and community are front and center.

👁 Our Vision

A world where every person who has lived through the foster system feels seen, supported, and unstoppable.

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  • This year, we hosted 8 impactful panels and 8 engagingworkshops, reaching a total of 310 attendees.

    Among our panelists were incredible individuals with lived experience (LEx), who courageously shared their journeys, providing inspiration and actionable insights.

Collage of virtual events including a Thanksgiving cook-off and gingerbread house contest with people participating on video calls, showing decorated gingerbread houses and smiling participants.
  • We organized 2 SDOH-focused community events, in partnership with Eat Well and One Simple Wish, engaging 73 participants in discussions and activities designed to improve well-being and foster meaningful connections.

Graphic showing details about California foster youth tax credit, with large numbers indicating 39,000 tax credits returned, 77 received one-on-one support, and 35 received FYTC return, over a background of a smartphone displaying related information.
  • This year, 77 members received support filing their taxes.

    Our tax support program facilitated numerous 1:1 support meetings, ensuring personalized support for individuals who experienced foster care in filing their taxes.

    A total of 35 members received the Foster Youth Tax Credit with our tailored support.

An infographic showing yearly search data with large numbers of resource searches, requests, and unique individuals, along with a line graph of search trends from January to December 2024.
  • Through our support, we were able to connect members with lived experience to One Simple Wish who granted more than 77 wishes, totaling over $15,000.

    These wishes ranged from professional tools to personal necessities, all aimed at supporting our community members’ growth, happiness, and stability.

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  • Our team responded to 220 resource requests, serving 140 unique individuals.

    This year, individuals across multiple states utilized our Resource Finder tool to locate vital resources in their area. The searches reflect a growing demand for accessible, reliable support systems.

Graphic showing over 100 community members with a line graph of monthly active members from January to December 2024, indicating growth over the year.
  • Our community grew to over 1,110 members! This vibrant network continues to foster connection and collaboration between individuals who have been in foster care and their advocates all across the nation.

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