NO PLACE LIKE HOME
May 26, 2023
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation will hold our annual “There’s No Place Like Home” fundraiser event on Saturday, November 4th. Donation opportunities are open, and tickets are on sale now! Our foundation relies on the generous support from our business community and private donors who make it possible for us to support the vulnerable children…
Read MoreThe Empowerment Scholarship City Grille Reception
May 26, 2023
The Empowerment Scholarship committee held a reception on May 11th at the City Grille & Raw Bar. Guests enjoyed cocktails, light appetizers and had the opportunity to experience one of Jacksonville’s newest hot spots all while learning more about our scholarship program in support of our youth as they set out to pursue their dreams.…
Read MoreThis is What Normal Looks Like
May 26, 2023
Give the gift of normal and put a smile on a child’s face. Everyday GAL Volunteers and Case Managers see first-hand how difficult life is for children who have been placed in the foster and dependency system. Removed from their homes for abuse, neglect and abandonment, these children have so much going on around them and…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday
November 28, 2022
It’s that time of the year! That’s right, Giving Tuesday is here, and we want to take a moment to give thanks. There is always something or someone to be thankful for. First, we take a moment to reflect on the reason we all come together; the reason that we are driven to do the…
Read MoreCurious What a GAL Volunteer Does?
November 22, 2022
Virtual Volunteer Information Sessions are offered each month to answer your questions. Learn about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, the role of a volunteer, volunteer certification, and the impact representation has on abused, neglected, and abandoned children in court and in our community. Select a date and register for a virtual session at GALinfosessions.eventbrite.com Roles…
Read MoreIntroducing GALF’s Empowerment Scholarship
July 27, 2022
In early 2022, the Guardian ad Litem Foundation launched The Empowerment Scholarship with the generous support of John and Margie Arrowsmith in memory of their daughter, Krista. This scholarship is intended to Empower, Advance and Lift Up our young adults who have been in the child welfare system. These individuals face unique challenges and need…
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