Corporate Philanthropy and Giving

Making Wishes Come True: A Conversation with Fostering Wishes

By Alternative Family Services / November 30, 2025

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Robin Lemmo, co-founder of Fostering Wishes, to learn more about their inspiring work supporting children and teens in foster care. Our conversation…

Empowering the Howard Family: A Journey of Hope and Resilience

By Alternative Family Services / August 7, 2024

Meet the Howard* family, a shining example of resilience and compassion. Recently, the Howards welcomed three siblings into their home: Mia, a newborn; Ethan, a spirited 8-year-old; and Lucas, a…

California Closets Helps Resource Families Make Their Homes More Inviting for Foster Youth

By Alternative Family Services / December 29, 2022

Here at AFS, we are honored and humbled to collaborate with a variety of businesses and community organizations who ensure that we can provide the best services, supports, and outcomes…

What Can Be Done to Help Children in Foster Care?

By Alternative Family Services / January 30, 2019

Close to 56,000 children are in the foster care system in California, a number that has unfortunately remained relatively steady since 2011. In the greater Bay Area, between two and seven of every…

The Many Benefits of Corporate Philanthropy: Why and How to Give Back [EBOOK]

By Alternative Family Services / October 25, 2018

Every year, hundreds of businesses and organizations donate time, resources, money and more to various philanthropic groups and charities. In the U.S. alone, companies now donate more than $18.5 billion…

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