About Us
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Our Mission
Foster Love is a dynamic 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Brea, California committed to transforming the lives of foster youth in America. Our team believes in the power of love and generosity to make a real impact. Through fostering love together, we can give children in foster care a brighter future.
From 1 Child To 1 Million Children
HOW IT ALL STARTED
In 2008, high school junior Danny Mendoza was shocked to learn that his 9-year-old cousin Roger was living in a car. Seeing Roger’s troubling situation made Danny realize how desperately more support was needed for children in foster care. At just 16, Danny couldn’t become a foster parent himself, but he was determined to do something to help children like Roger overcome similar challenges.
What started as one small event for kids in foster care funded by recycled cans grew into something much larger. Foster Love has since become a nationwide organization committed to improving the way children experience the foster care system for the better. From helping one child to supporting over 1 million foster youth, Foster Love continues to expand and will not stop until every child in foster care has a bright future where they feel loved, safe, and happy.
Where We Are Today
Celebrating helping over
1 million foster youth!
Where We Started
Hosting our first sports camp for kids in foster care
Our Progress To Date
Served
Every Year
Goes To Kids
Our Unique Business Model
HOW WE OPERATE TO STAY SELF-RELIANT
Foster Love operates on a 100% Model, ensuring that every dollar donated directly supports the children we assist.
We created a Team Building company to fund our charity and donate all our profits. Through our Team Building initiatives, private donors, and other parts of our business, we are able to cover our operational costs.
Our unique business model guarantees that all of your donations go directly to the programs and services that make a difference in the lives of children in foster care.
Give with Confidence
Our operational expenses are funded by corporations and a handful of large donors and foundations. This allow us to ensure that 100% of your donation goes directly to the programs you selected. Of our total donations broken down between operational and development expenses, 92% of that goes directly to the children. The 8% difference is covered by corporations and foundations partners.
Our Leadership
Foster Love is comprised of humanitarians, advocates, artists, and visionaries who are committed to changing the world for the better. Our team of passionate volunteers, interns, and staff continue to transform the lives of children in foster care. We believe that children in foster care deserve dignity, respect, and support.
Danny
Gianna
Board of Directors
- Brandon Myers
- Kim Moore
- Christopher Mekdara
- David Mendoza
- Danny Mendoza
Supporting Local Communities Nationwide
GIVE LOCALLY, HELP LOCALLY
We partner with local agencies across the nation to guarantee your donations and support directly helps foster youth in your local community.
AGENCY PARTNERS
SUPPORTING FOSTER
YOUTH IN ALL 50 STATES
FOSTER YOUTH
SUPPORTED ANNUALLY
Empowering Foster Youth And Creating Lasting Change
Foster youth and their families are frequently overlooked, with over 400,000 children in the system lacking essential support. They face severe challenges like PTSD, homelessness, and educational gaps due to limited resources. Bridging these gaps by fulfilling the needs of foster youth is essential for ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Join us in making a difference by supporting our initiatives. Every year, we replace the trash bags foster youth use when moving between foster placements with personalized, dignified Sweet Case duffle bags. We also work to reunite families separated in the system to restore a sense of stability.
Together, we can offer these deserving kids a brighter future and the stability they deserve.
