Bridges of Light Foundation 2016 – 2017 FASFAA Charity

The Bridges of Light Foundation was established in 2004 with an objective to raise money that is distributed specifically for children who have been abandoned, abused, neglected or at-risk. Current Programs: Great Oaks Village: A local foster care facility that houses children ages 6 to 18+, Great Oaks Village provides housing and support for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. These children are offered continued education with the Educational Tutoring Program (ETP), support, and mentoring.  Carver Middle School: Partnered with Carver Middle School in Orange County to bring tutoring, mentorship, and support to at-risk students through the Educational Tutoring Program (ETP). “Closets of Care”: Teamed up with Carver Middle School to create a “Pay it Forward” incentive program that allows students to earn “Carver Bucks” for showing initiative and kindness to fellow students and teachers. The students can then use their “Carver Bucks” in the Closet of Care to get an item of their choice - new/gently used clothing items, shoes, accessories, toiletries, and school supplies. For more information about this foundation, you can visit: bridgesoflightfoundation.org

How can YOU help?

Which Region will Reign Supreme? School Supplies Drive FASFAA will be collecting school supplies at the regional workshops and throughout the year, leading up to the 2017 Annual Conference in Orlando Supplies Needed: Any and All school supplies for 1st – 12th grade Huge need for 6th – 12th grade supplies Desperate need of tutoring material, especially grade-specific tutoring books Which Region will Reign Supreme? There will be a competition between the regions to see who can collect the most supplies!

The Bridges of Light Victims’ Education Fund FASFAA will also be collecting monetary donations towards: The Bridges of Light Victims’ Education Fund which was created specifically to pay for the educational expenses of the children of the victims of the Pulse shooting. Bridges of Light will be setting up funds with the Florida Pre-Paid College Board. Their Goal: to raise a full 4 years of college tuition for each child affected.

For more information about FASFAA’s efforts for this charity, please contact: Jenny Cun at jcun@health.usf.edu