GalaBC (now called HARK) provided funds for winter clothes for two children temporarily placed with a relative while the parent addressed issues that brought the case before the court.
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A child living with a relative while parents addressed issues to regain custody wanted to travel on a school trip with classmates. GalaBC (now HARK) provided funds to the relative which enabled the delighted child to join in the class trip.
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“It is so exciting to be part of an agency that can make such a difference in children’s lives!” Two children in kinship placement received bunk beds and funds for much-needed clothing as requested by their GAL. The relatives were “amazed and grateful” to GalaBC (now HARK) for providing the funds.
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A mother was required to make housing repairs before being granted the return of her children from foster care. The landlord refused to make the repairs, so GalaBC (now HARK) stepped up to fund the necessary repairs and the children were happily reunited with their mother.
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GalaBC (now HARK) provided financial support for baby supplies including a crib, car seat, a bed and mattress, and clothing for children suddenly placed with their relatives who were unprepared for their arrival. The relatives were grateful and relieved for the supplies since relatives don’t receive help from social services for kinship care.
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A child who was abandoned by a parent struggled academically and behaviorally. During multiple foster placements, the one staple in the child’s life was the GAL who encouraged the child’s interest in sports. GalaBC provided scholarship funding for a sports camp and team participation. The coaches say this child is gifted in the sport and has given the child something to be proud about. The child is doing very well in the most recent foster care.
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A neglected child who loves reading was provided a gift card from GalaBC to ensure the child’s new foster home was well supplied with books to support the child’s desire to read.
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A child coming from a volatile situation had difficulty relating to a new foster family. The GAL helped the child find an artistic pursuit to grow confidence. GalaBC provided financial assistance for classes where the child has increased in self-worth and has now bonded with the new family.
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We recently received this letter from a sports coach of a child for whom we’ve been sponsoring activities:
“Thank you so much for supplying the funds for the children in your care to participate in activities like ours. This child is a joy to have. She has really come so far in the short amount of time that she has been a student. I am super proud of how she has come out of her shell and gained so much confidence in herself in so many skills. This is definitely a work in progress but the strides she is making in her confidence in all areas socially, inner confidence, self-discipline, perseverance, and athletically is amazing. Her foster mom is super supportive of her as well and you can tell she has a great cheerleader there cheering for her which definitely is a huge part of her growth. I just wanted you to know again I am appreciative for programs like yours that allow for these opportunities that help children in developing confidence and a positive self-image through successful experiences and a safe, positive motivating environment. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas”.
