You Gotta Believe Teams Up with Stars in the House for a Giving Tuesday Extravaganza, Shining a Light on the 114,000 Foster Youth Awaiting Permanent, Loving Families.
[New York, NY] – In a powerful collaboration marking Giving Tuesday 2023, You Gotta Believe partnered with Stars in the House for an impactful Virtual Event that coincided with National Adoption Month. This musical event featured incredible actors with personal connections to foster care, generously sharing their stories.
Sharon Catherine Brown
Ta' Nika Gibson
Cody Saintgnue
Jennfier Pinder
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson
The event propelled a successful Giving Tuesday, with You Gotta Believe raising over $15,000, a significant step toward the overarching goal of $114,000. This radical generosity showcased a powerful belief that family is the solution for the 114,000 foster youth awaiting permanent, loving families.
While celebrating this inspiring accomplishment, we acknowledge our ongoing journey. The road ahead may be long, but with continued community support, we are confident in reaching our $114,000 target. This ambitious goal mirrors the number of foster youth nationwide awaiting permanent families, and your contributions play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Board of Believers Announcement:
During the show, You Gotta Believe’s Executive Director Jennifer Pinder invited Ta’Nika Gibson to join the organization’s Board of Believers. This group comprises passionate volunteer advocates dedicated to finding loving, permanent parents for older children in foster care. Ms. Gibson joins co-stars Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley Jackson, Sharon Catherine Brown, and Cody Saintgnue, on this volunteer board, demonstrating a commitment to making a difference in the lives of foster youth.