Supporting Goshen and Strengthening Foster Care
At Goshen Valley, we often say that foster care is a community calling. While foster parents may be the ones opening their homes, the journey of caring for vulnerable youth requires a much broader network of support. Behind every success story at Goshen is a team of local heroes—individuals, businesses, churches, and organizations—who step up and stand in the gap.
These heroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes, they carry clipboards, serve meals, lead workshops, donate supplies, or simply show up to remind a young person they are not alone.
Community That Cares
The foster care system can be complex and overwhelming, but when a community wraps around it with intention and heart, real transformation happens.
This past year, we want to especially recognize several partners who stepped in to meet specific needs in powerful ways:
- Cherokee County School System – Served 700 lunches to children this summer through their Cruisin’ Café.
- Diaper Bank of Northeast Georgia – Provided ongoing diaper resources to support families in need.
- Serv International – Supplied over 200 snack bags for children coming into the Family Resource Center, along with food boxes to fight food insecurity.
- Canton First Methodist Church, Missions Committee – With team members Alan Miller, Dean Osuch, and Carol Jones, they have faithfully run food drives and made multiple donations to our food pantry.
- Ingles (Riverstone location, Manager Zach Welch and team) – Donated more than 250 food bags to stock our pantry.
- Kim Hellengas’ Women’s Small Group (Hillside Church) – Assembled hygiene blessing bags filled with encouraging messages of support.
Their efforts go far beyond charity—they are investments in stability, healing, and long-term success for the youth and families we serve.
The Ripple Effect
When local heroes support Goshen Valley, they’re not just helping one child or one family. They’re contributing to a ripple effect that strengthens the entire community. A supported foster parent is more likely to continue fostering. A mentored teen is more likely to graduate, get a job, and break generational cycles. A child who feels safe and seen is more likely to believe in a brighter future.
And it all starts with someone in the community choosing to care.
Thank You, Heroes
To the teachers who go the extra mile, the neighbors who donate without being asked, the small groups who show up on Saturdays, and the professionals who lend their expertise to help a child succeed—thank you. You are the reason our mission moves forward.
You remind us that fostering isn’t just about systems—it’s about people. People who believe that every child is worthy of love, safety, and opportunity.
Want to become a local hero?
There are so many ways to support Goshen Valley—volunteer your time, give financially, or simply share our story with others. Learn more at goshenvalley.org.