Every family deserves to gather around the table on Thanksgiving and feel the warmth of community, belonging, and joy. For many of the young adults and families we serve—especially those who have aged out of foster care or are facing hard times—the holidays can be a painful reminder of what’s missing.

Our Thanksgiving Feast changes that story. Together, we create a welcoming celebration filled with good food, children’s activities, family photos, and the simple gift of being surrounded by people who care. With your support, families can experience Thanksgiving as it’s meant to be—full of connection, gratitude, and hope.

Your gift helps cover meals, transportation, activities for children, volunteer support, and the memories that last long after the holiday ends. Whether you sponsor a seat at the table, help keep kids smiling with activities, or ensure families leave with cherished photos, you’re giving more than a meal—you’re giving these resilient young adults a sense of belonging in the world.

About Ready for Life

Ready for Life is working to stop the cycle of foster care, child abuse, and homelessness for former foster care youth. At RFL, we serve, inspire, and empower former foster youth, offering several unique programs to prepare youth for a successful future.

Our services include basic needs like transportation assistance and emergency supplies, career exploration and GED preparedness, mental health counseling, and a Mommy/Daddy & Me support network.

Click through the links on our website to learn more about the services and programs RFL offers to get youth back on their feet and planning for the future, and how you can give or get involved.

2025 Thanksgiving Feast

This dinner is so much more than a meal: it is creating a whole new sense of belonging in the world for former foster young adults and their children.