March Spotlight: First Star BGSA
This month's Spotlight Organization is the First Star UCLA Bruin Guardian Scholars Academy in California. BGSA is a partnership with First Star Academies and [...]
February Spotlight: House Of Providence
House of Providence in Oxford, MI provides a therapeutic and familial environment for youth who are in the foster care system and facing the reality of aging out without the prospect of a permanent family of their own.
New Year, New Perspective
At the beginning of a new year, many of us take time to look back over the past twelve months to celebrate our victories and [...]
Thank You For An Amazing FIRST Year!
The Make Lovely Things shop launched one year ago today! It's been a great year and there's so much in store for the next year. Read on to learn more!
June Spotlight: Macomb Foster Closet
The Spotlight Org for June is the Macomb Foster Closet in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. They are an all-volunteer non-profit organization that provides basic needs like [...]
How to help foster kids (by using what you already have!)
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, so I thought I'd share some ways that you can make a difference in the lives of foster [...]
May Spotlight: Our House
May is here, which means it's time for a new Spotlight Organization! This month's Spotlight is Our House in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our House [...]
April Spotlight: SCYAP
Introducing the April Spotlight Organization: South Carolina Youth Advocate Program! SCYAP primarily serves at-risk or special needs youth. They serve youth with a broad [...]
March Spotlight: Benchmark Family Services
The Spotlight Organization for this month is Benchmark Family Services in Florence, Kentucky. Benchmark serves children and families throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, and Georgia. The [...]