The Foster Network

👟 Sioux Falls & Brookings—let’s help local kids start the school year on the right foot!

July 13–17, join Central Bank, The Foster Network and Scooter’s Coffee as we work to collect 1,000 pairs of new shoes for children in foster care.

✅ New tennis shoes (sizes 12 toddler–youth 6)
📍 Drop off at any Central Bank or Scooter’s Coffee location in Sioux Falls or Brookings

As a thank-you for supporting local foster families:

☕ July 13–17 from 9–11 am, enjoy complimentary Scooter’s Coffee and donuts at any Central Bank location in Sioux Falls or Brookings when you make a donation.
☕ Can't make it during those hours? Drop off your new shoe donation at any Scooter’s location in Sioux Falls or Brookings and receive a free medium drink.

A new pair of shoes can help a child feel confident and ready for the first day of school. Together, we can make a difference.

Learn more 🔗 www.mycentral.bank/shoedrive

Every child deserves a winning hand. ♥️♠️

Mark your calendars for September 18 as we come together for High Stakes & Big Hearts, The Foster Network's Casino Night fundraiser.

Join us for an evening of casino games, great food, music, raffles, a silent auction, and meaningful impact as we raise funds to support children in foster care and the families who care for them.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available! View sponsorship information here ➡️ bit.ly/tfn-casino-night

Tickets go on sale July 20. We can't wait to share more details soon! 🩵

Every act of kindness creates a ripple effect.

We often talk about the impact volunteers have on The Foster Network, but sometimes the greatest impact reaches far beyond our organization. Every act of service helps build compassion, character, and a heart for giving back.

This summer, Tristan has been volunteering alongside his adoptive mom, Kate. Tristan previously shopped at The Closet as a child in foster care. Now, he's giving back to help other children and families while learning the value of working hard, serving others, and giving without expecting anything in return.

Their story is a beautiful reminder that kindness has a way of coming full circle. The lessons learned through serving today will continue making a difference for years to come.

Thank you, Kate and Tristan, for sharing your time, your hearts, and your example with our community. 🩵

Don't forget to vote for The Foster Network! 🩵 Every vote helps us move one step closer to the next round. Voting is open through July 12.

Vote for us ➡️ https://bit.ly/4paKW2W

Ready to rally behind your favorite local organizations? 🔥

Voting is underway and every click helps move them closer to the finale!

Let’s show up big: https://www.fibt.com/livefirst/insights/live-first-community-giving-2026/

Less than one month to go until our School Year Kickoff on August 1! 🎉

Because of your generosity, we've already received 825 pairs of new shoes and 382 packages of new underwear for children in foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Every donation is helping children start the school year with confidence. 🩵

We still need:
👟 555 pairs of new shoes
🩲 308 packages of new underwear

Want to help?

Shop our Amazon Wish List to purchase the exact sizes we need at bit.ly/tfn-shoe-drive.

Items can be shipped directly to The Foster Network through Amazon, or you can purchase them locally and drop them off during business hours.

Every pair of shoes and every package of underwear moves us closer to making sure every child has the essentials they need to start the school year with confidence. Thank you for helping make that possible.

School Year Kickoff is made possible because of community partners like Foster605. 🩵

We are grateful to partner with Foster605 for this year's School Year Kickoff as we work together to help children in foster care start the school year with confidence and the support they deserve.

Their partnership extends far beyond this event. Foster605 regularly volunteers at The Closet and has partnered with us for Social Worker Appreciation Day and the School's Out Blowout event. They continue to show up for children and families in our community, and it does not go unnoticed.

Interested in getting involved with this year's School Year Kickoff? We're looking for volunteers, licensed hairstylists and barbers to provide free haircuts, and community vendors for our Resource Fair.

Learn more and sign up at thefosternet.org/school-year-kickoff.

Thank you, Foster605, for partnering with us to make a difference for the children and families we serve. ✨