5th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration

Come Create Joyful Memories With Us!

The holiday season can be a difficult time for many, so Change 1 has created this celebration to provide a family atmosphere for the holidays and hopefully create joyful memories for kids in foster care. This year in addition to the Thanksgiving Celebration we will have an awards presentation to recognize youth in care, alumni, area nonprofits and community groups who are excelling in meeting the needs of Foster Care youth, along with a fun evening of music, raffle prizes, and much more!        


 We want youth in care and young adults formerly in care to know:      

  • That they always have a seat at our table      
  • That their voices, talents, insights and mutual encouragement are what lies at the heart of this celebration  
  • That it is an honor for us to stay in touch with them, as they enter into young adulthood, find their places in this world and move beyond the shadows of their past to build bright futures and families of their own

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Volunteers Needed

We would like for you to consier volunteering with our organization. We are currently recruting volunteers of all ages, to serve meals, set-up/clean-up, host and live enntertainment,on the day of the event.  ne 

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Award Description:

Hope Award 

This award recognizes a youth currently in foster care who has risen above life obstacles and challenges and has had a positive impact on others with whom he/she interacts. This individual takes initiative to secure resources in support of a flourishing future.   


Purpose Award 

This award recognizes a young adult formerly in foster care who has overcome personal adversity and has had a positive turn around in their life.  This young adult has made a significant impact on others and the community, and has given back to the foster care population. 


Possibility Award 

This award will honor an organization who is currently working on foster care related issues.  This organization prioritizes youth voice in their program development and goes above and beyond to extend opportunities for youth and young adults.  


Eligibility  

  • All current foster youth (age 13-17) currently residing in Central Texas
  • All former foster youth (age 18 and older) currently residing in Central Texas 
  • Small organizations/businesses in Central Texas

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