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2nd Annual Tom Stocker Fishing Tournament
2nd Annual Tom Stocker Fishing Tournament The 2nd annual St. John’s Episcopal Church Tom Stocker Memorial Fishing Fellowship was held on June 3rd and 4th at South Padre Island. Once again this year, all of the proceeds will be donated to Foster Angels of South...
Caseworker Appreciation 2022!
Last week, Foster Angels hosted DFPS caseworkers and staff to show our gratitude and thanks for their dedication to protecting and strengthening the children and families that we serve. We would not be able to carry out our mission of improving the lives of children...
Meet Ashley Rhodes-Courter, Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Motivating Change in "Three Little Words"Since her first National Keynote at age 14, Ashley Rhodes-Courter has shared her story with thousands in the United States and in over 7 countries. Ashley Rhodes-Courter, MSW, is the quintessential American success story. Born...
Tom Stocker Fishing Tournament
Over $17,000 dollars was raised for Foster Angels at the first annual Tom Stocker Memorial Fishing Tournament on May 22nd at South Padre Island. Tom Stocker, of McAllen and a long-time member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church, passed away earlier this year after...
Party with a Purpose 2021 Recap
After placing events on hold in 2020, Foster Angels was excited to have our first in-person event at Executive Surf Club. This event boasts live music, burgers, and a silent auction with a fun and casual atmosphere that only Executive Surf Club can provide. Featured...
Caseworker Appreciation
Last week the Foster Angels team distributed goodie bags with Chick-Fil-A gift cards and FAST branded lanyards to 528 caseworkers in Region 11. Since we were not able to host our annual staff appreciation luncheons due to COVID-19 restrictions, we found a new way to...
NEW PROGRAM: Soaring Scholars
New to Foster Angels this year, our Soaring Scholars Program! We have created a scholarship fund to support current or former foster youth pursuing a college degree or vocational certification. We will offer a $10,000 scholarship over the course of four years to...
2020 Coastal Bend Day of Giving
Foster Angels of South Texas is participating in this year's Coastal Bend Day of Giving again, and our goal is to raise $50,000 with an opportunity to get $22,000 in match funds from the Coastal Bend Day of Giving Foundation! Early giving starts on November 1, and Day...
Save the Date for the 2021 Luncheon!
Mark your calendars to join us on September 29, 2021 for the Foster Angels of South Texas Luncheon with keynote speaker Ashley Rhodes-Courter! Stay tuned for information regarding ticket sales and sponsorships.
2020 Luncheon Fundraiser
In order to keep the safety of our supporters at the forefront, we have decided to cancel our Foster Angels Luncheon this year. Our annual luncheon is our largest fundraiser each year and a cornerstone in ensuring we can meet the needs of children in foster care....