Because One Matters (BOM) a 501(c)3 organization is committed to addressing the needs of children affected by foster care, including those who have been adopted from the system, as well as supporting kinship families and young adults from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, empowering them to pursue their aspirations and realize their dreams.
BOM took shape on November 11, 2013, within the walls of 12Stone Church when our CEO, Andrea, experienced a pivotal moment during the pastor's sermon. Pastor Kevin made a statement in his message, and she felt God was speaking to her directly. He said, "When you think about what you can't do, it distracts you from what you can do."
We have two key programs:
Clarion Club –A youth program, whose chief aim is to aid students in finding their calling, preparing for high school graduation, matriculating to college, and/or a career, and successfully transitioning into adulthood. Ensuring students enrolled in the club have equitable opportunities for life success is our only acceptable outcome.
Wrapped in Love Clothing closet –The closet offers free clothing and items to children impacted by foster care, including those adopted out of foster care, Kinship, and deserving families. It also provides a duffel bag that contains emergency items such as toiletries, PJs, clothing, socks/underwear, a book, and stuffed animals for children who enter care sometimes with nothing.
In addition, we host a variety of event in support of the children we serve
- Home for the Holidays - providing full course meals for Thanksgiving & Christmas to youth aging out of foster care
- Back to School Extravaganza - allowing students to shop for their school supplies
- Birthday Celebrations
- Christmas Party
- Graduation Celebration;
- Cultural Enrichment and Entertainment (Field Trips and Outings); Laptop Donation
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