Fostering Goodwill News
Fostering Goodwill is a Lexington, Kentucky based 501c3 organization that assists older youth in the child welfare system to enhance their potential of self-determination.
Cooking Event
On 02/07/2022, Sullivan College graciously hosted a KYRISE educational event where Chef Asha Warren walked through the basics of preparing pesto pasta with roasted vegetables and pan-seared...
Car Maintenance Event
On 09/29/22, Suttgart Motors hosted a KYRISE educational event. Chris and Sean guided the participants through car maintenance basics such as changing tires and changing oil. All who participated...
Congrats 2022 Graduates
Congratulations to our 2022 grads. More information coming soon.
Champs Quarterly KRISE Event 2022
On 03/23/22, more than 50 Southern Bluegrass foster youth enjoyed a couple of hours of skating, laser tag, miniature golf, and gaming. The venue was theirs to enjoy while the VOC presented...
Helping foster kids transition into adults – One who lived that life joins non-profit
November 30, 2010 | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Author: Merlene Davis Herald-Leader columnist Section: Health\Family 764 Words After he turned 18 and aged out of state custody, Adrian Lee Oliver...
‘Blind side’ Kentucky style – Sports, foster mom helped Watts adjust to new setting
May 30, 2010 | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Author: Mark Story Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Section: Sports 2267 Words Sometimes, late in the night, Aaron Watts would go in the bathroom of his...
Every little gift shows some love – Foster kids of all ages need help
November 19, 2009 | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Author: MERLENE DAVIS HERALD-LEADER COLUMNIST Section: City/Region 780 Words Had my husband and I withdrawn financial support for our three children...
Older but not always ready
December 2, 2008 | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Author: MERLENE DAVIS HERALD-LEADER COLUMNIST Section: CITY REGION 942 Words Earl Washington knows what it is like to be 18 and itching to be free of...
Ex-foster kids need holiday cheer, too
November 17, 2011 | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Author: Merlene Davis Herald-Leader columnist Section: City/Region 987 Words Ian Rosser is bright, funny and well on his way to a successful life. He...