by Lanni Jackson | Aug 31, 2023 | Culture, Resources
If you’re reading this, chances are you know someone who has thought about, attempted, or lost their life to suicide. As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, suicide is a serious public health concern that affects individuals, families, and...
by admin | Jan 10, 2022 | Culture, Donations, Event Highlights
Each holiday season, we are overwhelmed by the depth of generosity from our community, and Christmas of 2021 was no exception. We want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible volunteers and donors who showered our foster youth and families with love. Whether it...
by admin | Jun 8, 2021 | Culture, Foster Care
Central to the idea of foster care is looking out for the children in our community, defending those who cannot defend themselves, and providing a safe space for youth who have nowhere else to go. Sadly, when it comes to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and...
by admin | Apr 20, 2021 | Foster Care, Story
As a youth counselor at Koinonia’s Homes for Teens program, I have the unique opportunity to see transformation take place before my eyes. One of our foster teens, Dominic*, exemplifies the type of transformation that is possible. Dominic came to Koinonia’s...
