NEWS
A Blog from Natasha Walth, Chair of the Board of Ambassadors
Natasha Walth with AFC Founder Justin Pasquariello I consider myself blessed. I grew up in a home with adults who were able to take care of me and my siblings. But, I learned early on that every child is not so lucky. My parents became foster parents when I was in elementary scho... Read More >
AFC Mentoring Featured in the Huffington Post
Image Source AFC Mentoring's founder Justin Pasquariello recently shared his inspiring personal story, illuminating the importance of providing strong role models and allies for today's young people living in the foster care system. In the Huffington Post story, he discusses how... Read More >
Colby Swettberg Quoted in Boston Globe Article about our Funder The Philanthropy Connection
From Left to Right: AFC Executive Director Colby Swettberg with The Philanthropy Connection Members Marla Felcher, Renee Ridzon, Caitlyn Clarke and Anna Vouros In December of 2013, Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring (AFC) was honored to be chosen as one of the first grantees of The... Read More >
Stepping away from my desk…and out of my comfort zone!
Sannie participates in a ropes course activity during the 2014 AFC Camping Trip. This blog was written by AFC's Development Coordinator, Sandra Woods. "Sannie", as she's called at AFC, traveled to Camp Burgess with AFC staff, mentors, and youth in August to experience the annua... Read More >
Join the AFC Spinners!
Click above to learn more about joining the AFC Spinners in the 2014 Rodman Ride for Kids! ... Read More >
The Real Reason for Match
[su_quote]...she (my mentor) kind of replaces a lot of people who should have been there for me.[/su_quote] On June 4th, over 300 people helped AFC raise $170,000 for youth in foster care. Match is such a fun and joyful occasion – but the real reason for Match and the highlight f... Read More >
SVP Boston Gives Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Children
See original post at www.massnonprofit.org. July 10, 2014 — Social Venture Partners Boston, a Charlestown-based philanthropic organization that provides funding to help Greater Boston nonprofits, particularly those that help children and youth thrive, increase their capacity to to... Read More >
Match 2014 Full Silent Auction Item List
[su_heading size="20"]Match 2014 Auction Packages[/su_heading] June 4th, 2014, 6-9pm at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter [su_button url="www.afcmentoring.ticketleap.com/match2014" size="10"]Purchase tickets today[/su_button] for a chance to bid on the following packages! CATEGOR... Read More >
AFC Mentoring will hold 5th Annual Match Gala on June 4th!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Alyson Molloy Hussey Director of Development Adoption & Foster Care (AFC) Mentoring 617-209-5307; alyson@afcmentoring.net www.slmentoring.wpengine.com AFC Mentoring will hold 5th Annual Match Gala on June 4th, 2014 Boston, M... Read More >
Meet our 2014 Social Innovator, AFC Mentoring
See the original blog post here. Written by Shelby Sih, Marketing and Communications Co-op Adoption and Foster Care Mentoring (AFC) might just be “the family of all families.” It’s not like some child welfare organizations that mandate youth to participate and only provide service... Read More >
AFC’s 2014 Board Retreat
This past weekend, AFC's dedicated Board of Directors met for an all day retreat at the beautiful Boston College Cadigan Alumni Center. AFC Board Member and co-chair of the Development & Communications Committee, Lisa Rowan-Gillis, shares some of her takeaways here. Thank you,... Read More >
Colby’s First Vlog
Hi, friends of AFC! As AFC moves into the 21st Century, we'll try to share our stories with you more over video. Check out Colby's very first video blog here! Colby's First VLOG... Read More >
Silver Lining is a Social Innovator!
