Featured Client Highlight – July 2024
Company Name: Foster Alumni Mentors (FAM)
Number of employees: 6
When founded: 2017
What services do you offer/Needs that you meet for your clients?
Foster Alumni Mentors (FAM) serves any individual (16 years old and up) who has experienced foster care—particularly those who have “aged out” of the foster care system, those who are currently struggling to meet their basic needs, and/or those who are seeking opportunities to stabilize and improve their lives. Our services are of no cost to participants and are designed to support, prepare and build confidence for foster alumni (Members) as they transition into adulthood and beyond. Whether it’s providing a place of belonging, building life skills and connections, or helping them with goals such as education, employment, or housing, we help them get to where they want to go.
What are the ways businesses or individuals can partner with you?
FAM offers various ways for businesses and individuals to get involved and make a difference through donating, sponsoring, or volunteering. Monetary donations are always welcome to help us remove barriers to success. Tangible items for our Inspire Packages each year help us to get boxes out to teens currently in foster care and remind them they are loved and valued. Becoming a sponsor or volunteer of one of our annual events is always a good time! We offer our FAMpoint5k in the fall and our Starfish Gala in the spring. Or join us for one of our events and enjoy some fun while supporting our mission: To build community around foster alumni!
What is the spirit animal of your company?
I would say our spirit animal would be a bear. They are protective, loving, and like to have fun!
Best part of being part of our community?
The people! It’s amazing to be part of a community where everyone is cheering each other on and helping one another out. We absolutely love the support and encouragement, as well as the camaraderie.
How CommWest has been your technology partner?
CommWest has helped answer questions and provide information to help us move forward with the best technology for our small organization. They have made it a point to listen to our needs and serve our organization for what is the best for us as well as connecting us to others businesses in the community for services when needed.