by Michael Brewer | Apr 18, 2024
After registering the Tradename, I knew the next step was to incorporate and files papers with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Looking back, I know having a law degree, helping other nonprofits with legal work and actually knowing where all these government...
by Michael Brewer | Apr 18, 2024
While the Tradename of Hope & A Future was registered on November 15, 2004, the seeds of the organization were planted years before in 1999. So, as Paul Harvey would say, “Here’s the rest of the story…..” “And we know that in all things God works...
by Michael Brewer | Apr 18, 2024
In 2000, I began volunteering at Royal Family Kids’ Camp through Scottsdale Bible Church. This was a summer camp for foster children from 7-11 years of age. Every year, I had the 11-year-old children asking why they couldn’t come back to camp at 12. I...
by Michael Brewer | Oct 19, 2023
Relationships, Personal Attention, Consistency Kimberly Castro Aleman was living in a foster care group home at age 11 when a representative from Hope & A Future visited the girls in the home and invited them to attend Royal Family Kids’ Camp. “That experience...
by Michael Brewer | Oct 19, 2023
Jerrod Nichols has packed a lot of accomplishments into his 30 years. He attended Arizona State University and earned a marketing degree. Interned at Make a Wish, A New Leaf and FEMA. Moved to Chicago to take a job with FEMA. Founded a coffee company, and an office...
by Michael Brewer | May 17, 2023
Since 2007, we have celebrated the High School graduates that have been a part of our programs. 66% of foster children will drop out of high school so those who graduate deserve to be celebrated as they’ve beaten the odds! At our last Life 360, we celebrated the class...
by Michael Brewer | May 7, 2023
Help At-Risk Children and Reduce Your State Income Tax Take advantage of the Foster Care Tax Credit and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when you donate to Hope & A Future. If you are a resident of Arizona, one of the easiest ways to make a difference in the...
by Michael Brewer | Apr 15, 2023
Today’s Life 360 Day was at the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting and the Maricopa County Fair where we strengthened relationships with the kids we serve while having fun and creating memories. Thank to All Aboard America! for the transportation and helping us make...
by Michael Brewer | Mar 18, 2023
Today’s Life 360 Day was at the Wildlife World Zoo we strengthened relationships with the kids we serve while having fun and creating memories. Thank you to the Zoo and Walmart Phoenix for making today possible!
by Michael Brewer | Mar 15, 2023
A great day with the foster kids teaching them about cars, building a go-kart and racing them! Afterwards, enjoying time together at Stratosphere.
