Discover’s Team Impact on Foster Children in Illinois

Discover’s corporate team building activities in Illinois this past week with Foster Love was another huge success in bringing vital resources for children in foster care. Over 400 employees came together to assemble Sweet Cases, supporting two local Illinois foster organizations: Fill a Heart 4 Kids and Cornerstone Community Outreach.

Positive change in the community can come from anyone with a heart to make a difference. For Discover, their large corporate group made an incredible impact. Their team generously provided 700+ Sweet Cases for foster children! Thank you for this amazing contribution that will make such a lasting difference in the lives of these kids!

Connecting with the Community

The foster community impacts so many people, and the heart of that community is a big one. We learned about a foster mom who drove over an hour in snowy and icy conditions to attend the event. She shared her story of adopting her daughter, (who is now thriving!), and encouraged others to consider foster care themselves.

Her heartfelt story connected with the group and motivated them to finish the event with a renewed sense of purpose. The dedication and excitement of the team were evident, and everyone left the event feeling proud of what they had accomplished.

If you’re considering fostering, read our guide for foster parents here: How to Become a Foster Parent

Sweet Cases for Homeless Foster Youth

Sweet Cases help address the trash bag problem in the foster community. Sweet Cases are filled with items to provide comfort and dignity to foster youth moving between homes. Discover’s team helped decorate and fill the duffles with things like blankets, bears, and hygiene kits. Their efforts will go a long way in creating hope and stability for the foster youth receiving them. 

The Agencies Receiving the Sweet Cases

The Sweet Cases assembled during this event will be donated to Fill a Heart 4 Kids and Cornerstone Community Outreach, both organizations dedicated to supporting children, particularly homeless children, in foster care. Many former foster youth face homelessness when they age out of the system. Addressing their needs and providing support is crucial. 

Fill a Heart 4 Kids works tirelessly to provide foster children with the essentials they need to feel valued and cared for, ensuring they have comfort during a challenging transition. Cornerstone Community Outreach focuses on providing services that help homeless families, including children in foster care, find stability and hope for the future. These Sweet Cases will be a vital resource for these agencies as they continue their mission to support and uplift children who need it most.

Working Together to Make Everything Possible

The event did face a few logistical challenges. But Discover’s staff stepped in to make sure the event was a success. There were some challenges packing up all of the Sweet Cases into delivery trucks, but the team worked together to make it all fit, and the Discover staff on-site were incredibly helpful. Talk about community efforts!

Read More About Discover’s Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

Discover’s dedication during their corporate team building activities in Illinois shows how much of an impact employees can have when they come together for a good cause. The event was a huge success, and it was clear that everyone involved was passionate about helping foster children in need. We’re excited to collaborate with Discover again in the future.

Discover’s involvement didn’t end at the event. You can read more about the impact they’re making through these links:

• X: Sending Foster Children Hope
• LinkedIn: Sweet Cases for Foster Kids
• Discover’s Blog: Sending Foster Children Hope Through a Duffle Bag

This event is just one example of how corporate team building activities can create lasting change, and we can’t wait to see what Discover will do next!