by Michael Brewer | Aug 13, 2026
Ty’s Story Aging out of foster care can be one of the most vulnerable and uncertain times in a young person’s life. At just 18— with no family to fall back on and little support — they’re expected to navigate adulthood alone. Each year in Arizona, nearly 800...
by Michael Brewer | Aug 13, 2026
Ahnjellyka’s Story Jeremiah 29:11 has been a defining verse for my life. Through God’s grace, my life story has been a fulfillment of His promises. Growing up was not easy, but I have overcome the obstacles. Never in my wildest dreams could I have foreseen the...
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 | Sep 20, 2025
For all of us, the past week has been overwhelming: last week’s school shooting in Evergreen, Colorado, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the anniversary of 9/11. As I’ve been processing the events of this past week, I’m reminded of this verse: “And we know that...
by Michael Brewer | Aug 13, 2024
If you are a girl (and I’m assuming some of you are), you probably have experienced those glorious moments in your life where you get dressed up, look your best, and actually feel… dare I say it?…. pretty. I’m not sure if we always realize the significance of those...
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...
by Michael Brewer | Apr 18, 2024
After incorporating Hope & A Future in November 2004, not much happened until the summer of 2005. We still needed board members, create bylaws, have an initial board of director meeting, and complete an extremely tedious application with the IRS. And above all,...
