by Michael Brewer | Dec 9, 2025
If you’re 70½ or older and have a traditional (or eligible) IRA, you can use a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to give to Hope & A Future in a tax-smart way. A QCD is a direct transfer from your IRA to a qualified 501(c)(3) charity — no need for the money...
by Michael Brewer | Jun 4, 2024
With skyrocketing rents and former foster youth facing homelessness, Hope & A Future recently launched a new Transitional Housing Program. Did you know, every year, 1000 Arizona foster youth will age out of the system when they turn 18. 25% become instantly...
by Michael Brewer | Apr 18, 2024
Now that we were officially recognized by the IRS and received our first donation, we wanted to host a Christmas party for the foster kids that attended SBC’s Royal Family Kids’ Camp. This would be a first – an event outside of camp for the kids. However, before we...
by Michael Brewer | Apr 18, 2024
On August 26, 2005, I received the IRS approval in the mail. Hope & A Future was now an official nonprofit! I was so excited and the approval happened so quickly. Everything was moving along so quickly! After getting the approval in the mail, I had to run to a...
by Michael Brewer | Apr 18, 2024
The morning after getting home from Royal Family Kids’ Camp in 2005, I woke up so see Adrian’s rock sitting on the table. The idea just gnawed at me that we needed a summer camp for the teen foster children. I just had absolutely no idea what that would look...
