The Power of Gratitude

Friends, neighbors, mentors, co-workers, teachers, parents, and siblings - these are some of the people who are there for us, day in and day out. For 10 days in November (culminating on Giving Tuesday), we want to celebrate, remember, name, and appreciate the people who have influenced our lives for the better.

Each day, we will post a new image and someone we are grateful for. Keep scrolling to find the theme of the day and how to make a difference...

How It Works:

Help us raise $5,000 in gratitude by the end of November - a small amount of gratitude goes a long way. Join with us and connect with friends along the way!

Click GIVE NOW at top of this page and give in honor or memory of a friend today!
Click SHARE FUNDRAISER at top of this page to post on social media.
Copy and paste the picture for each day onto your social media and TAG YOUR FRIENDS!
Follow us on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK - and share with a friend.
Take time to THANK the people in your life!

The Power of Fostering Great Ideas

Fostering Great Ideas connects children and youth in foster care with people who are THERE for them - whether it’s helping a mom reunite with her children, re-connecting siblings who are in separate placements, providing a volunteer tutor for kids who have fallen behind, guiding a youth with a mentor who commits for the long haul, or providing a life coach for a youth who is preparing to age out of foster care. Our vision is that EVERY child in foster care feels valued and cared for - and thrives.

group of diverse children

Day 10: Tuesday, November 28

It's Giving Tuesday!

Today I am thankful for my favorite non-profit! Those working to make the world a better place, one day at a time. Let’s give back on Giving Tuesday!

Click the button above to Give Now!

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and encourage your friends to give!
Or copy the image above to make your own social post.

Day 9: Monday, November 27

Co-Workers

Today I am thankful for my co-workers. Coffee and conversations, customers and projects. Those who see the daily moods of me.

Click the button above to Give Now in honor of a co-worker!

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG your co-workers!
Or copy the image above to make your own social post.

Want to know more about our work? Read today's Feature Story: A Safe Space to Grow into Adulthood

Day 8: Sunday, November 26

Those Who Serve

Today I am thankful for those who serve. Educators, healthcare and public service professionals, retail and restaurants, foster parents, volunteers and random acts of kindness. The people we need to thank more often.

Click the button above to Send a Hello in honor of someone who serves.

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG those who serve!
Or copy the image above to make your own social post.

Want to know more about our work? Read today's Feature Story: https://fgi4kids.org/hidden-potential/

Day 7: Saturday, November 25

Pets

Today I am thankful for my pet! The one I feed, love, and call fondly by name. The one who is always there for me, no matter what my mood.

Click the button above to Send a Hello in honor of an animal lover!

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG your pet-loving friends!
Or copy the image above to make your own social post.

Want to know more about our work? Read today's Feature Story: All We Need is MoLove

Day 6: Friday, November 24

Neighbors

Today I am thankful for my neighbors across all generations. For friendly waves, talks at the mailbox, doorbells, car rides, and sharing kindness.

Click the button above to Send a Hello in honor of a neighbor.

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG your neighbors!
Or copy the image above to make your own social post.
You can use this text:
Today I am thankful for my neighbors across all generations. For friendly waves, talks at the mailbox, doorbells, car rides, and sharing kindness. https://givebutter.com/10-days-gratitude
SHARE this post and TAG your neighbors!
#10daysofgratitude, #fgi4kids, #GivingTuesday

Want to know more about our work? Read today's Feature Story: https://fgi4kids.org/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/

Day 5: Thursday, November 23 - Happy Thanksgiving!

Family

Today I am thankful for my family. Mom and Pops, Grands and Greats, Cousins near and far. The ones we love despite how they may drive us crazy!

Click the button above to Send a Hello in honor of a family member.

Hello, Family!

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG your family!
Or copy the image above to make your own social post.
You can use this text:
Today I am thankful for my family. Mom and Pops, Grands and Greats, Cousins near and far. The ones we love despite how they may drive us crazy! https://givebutter.com/10-days-gratitude
SHARE this post and TAG your extended family!
#10daysofgratitude, #fgi4kids, #GivingTuesday

Want to know more about our work? Read today's Feature Story: https://fgi4kids.org/supportforreunification/

Day 4: Wednesday, November 22

Faith Community

Today I am thankful for my faith community friends. Those by my side through thick and thin, ups and downs, sharing our journey together.

Click the button above to Send a Hello in honor of a friend.

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG your community friends!
Or copy the image above to make your own post.
Use the text below:
Today I am thankful for the people I hung out with for 4 years (or more). Roommates and classmates, late nights and late mornings, weekend fun and studying hard (or hardly studying). https://givebutter.com/10-days-gratitude
SHARE this post and TAG your college friends!
#10daysofgratitude, #fgi4kids, #GivingTuesday

Want to know more about our work? Life in Limbo brings communities together across the US and in Latin America.
The Power of Life in Limbo video

Day 3: Tuesday, November 21

College Friends

Today I am thankful for the people I hung out with for 4 years (or more). Roommates and classmates, late nights and late mornings, weekend fun and studying hard (or hardly studying).

Click the button above to Send a Hello in honor of a college friend.

College friends

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG your college friends!
Or copy the image above to make your own post.
Use the text below:
Today I am thankful for the people I hung out with for 4 years (or more). Roommates and classmates, late nights and late mornings, weekend fun and studying hard (or hardly studying). https://givebutter.com/10-days-gratitude
SHARE this post and TAG your college friends!
#10daysofgratitude, #fgi4kids, #GivingTuesday

Want to know more about our work? Read today's Feature Story: A Whole Lot of Friendship

Day 2: Monday, November 20

Childhood Friends

Today I am thankful for my childhood friends! Best friends and birthday parties, backyard adventures, daydreams and imagination. My, how we’ve changed (or not)!

Click the button above to Send a Hello in honor of a childhood friend.

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG your childhood friends!
Or copy the image above to make your own post.
Use the text below:
Today I am thankful for my childhood friends! Best friends and birthday parties, backyard adventures, daydreams and imagination. My, how we’ve changed (or not)! https://givebutter.com/10-days-gratitude
SHARE this post and TAG your high school friends!
#fgi4kids, #GivingTuesday

Want to know more about our work? Read today's Feature Story: Friends Forever

Day 1: Sunday, November 19

High School Friends

Today I am thankful for my high school friends! Classmates and first dates, cliques and cliches, gym class, lunch room, football games, hair styles and wear styles!

Click the button above to SEND A HELLO in honor of a high school friend.

Hello!

SHARE the @fgi4kids Facebook post for today and TAG your friends!
Or copy the image above to make your own post.
Use the text below:
Today I am thankful for my high school friends! Classmates and first dates, cliques and cliches, gym class, lunch room, football games, hair styles and wear styles! SHARE this post and TAG your high school friends! Then join me at https://givebutter.com/10-days-gratitude #10daysofgratitude, #fgi4kids, #GivingTuesday

Want to know more about our work? Read today's Feature Story: The Power of Support

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