Wayfinder Family Services

Derby Day To Benefit Foster Care and Adoption Programs

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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All proceeds will benefit Wayfinder's foster care and adoption programs in Northern California .

Key Points: 
  • All proceeds will benefit Wayfinder's foster care and adoption programs in Northern California .
  • Since 1980, nearly 18,000 children have found stability and permanency in loving homes through Wayfinder's adoption programs and last year it served over 10,000 foster, adoptive and kinship families.
  • Derby Day will feature a live and silent auction, a hat contest, Southern-inspired food and live feed of the Kentucky Derby race.
  • May is National Foster Care Awareness Month and if you care about this issue, we need you to get involved.

Wayfinder Family Services Honors The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation at The Conversation.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation at The Conversation.
  • Over 200 guests gathered for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute.
  • The Wayfinder Award recognizes dedication and commitment to children and families at Wayfinder and the communities it serves.
  • This year, Wayfinder recognized the foundation for its responsive grantmaking and tremendous impact in Los Angeles County.

Camilla Walker Receives Wayfinder Award

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation.
  • Over 200 guests gathered at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute.
  • Walker is a senior vice president and senior relationship manager within the commercial banking division of City National Bank and an alumna of the University of Georgia, where she graduated summa cum laude.
  • Walker shared her passion for Wayfinder, "There are a lot of charities in Los Angeles that you can give your time and donations to, but what sets Wayfinder apart is that it all-encompassing … from child welfare and disabilities to mental health services.

Wayfinder Family Services Honors Harold A. Davidson

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services, formerly known as Junior Blind, recently honored one of its longest-standing board members, Dr. Harold A. Davidson, at The Conversation.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services, formerly known as Junior Blind, recently honored one of its longest-standing board members, Dr. Harold A. Davidson, at The Conversation.
  • The luncheon and panel event, co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute, gathered over 200 guests at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • Philanthropist and president of Los Angeles investment counseling firm Harold Davidson & Associates, Inc., Davidson has served on the Wayfinder board of directors for nearly 35 years, continuing the legacy of his parents, Charlotte and Davre Davidson.
  • Jay Allen, Wayfinder's president and chief executive officer, presented Harold A. Davidson with the Wayfinder Award and shared, "Wayfinder wouldn't be who we are today without Harold and his family … I'm proud to present this award on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of Wayfinder families the Davidson family has helped throughout the years."

Wayfinder Family Services and Aspen Institute Present Moderated Panel on Loneliness

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The panel discussion presented by Wayfinder Family Services and The Aspen Institute Society of Fellows explored the topic of loneliness and highlighted U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The panel discussion presented by Wayfinder Family Services and The Aspen Institute Society of Fellows explored the topic of loneliness and highlighted U.S.
  • Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's advisory: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, which warned that the health risks of loneliness are comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.
  • The engaging panel explored the problem and state, county, school and philanthropic solutions.
  • The event also honored Harold A. Davidson, Camilla Walker and the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation for their commitment to children, youth and families in Los Angeles County and beyond.

Stevie Wonder's We Are You Foundation Supports Wayfinder Family Services

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stevie Wonder's We Are You Foundation CEO Aundrae Russell presented Lucas Pelayo with Wayfinder Family Services' annual Stevie Wonder Star Student Award during the nonprofit's holiday celebration.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stevie Wonder's We Are You Foundation CEO Aundrae Russell presented Lucas Pelayo with Wayfinder Family Services' annual Stevie Wonder Star Student Award during the nonprofit's holiday celebration.
  • After the award ceremony, Russell presented a generous donation to Wayfinder, "I toured Wayfinder this morning and there are some amazing things happening here.
  • I am so pleased to present this gift from the We Are You Foundation and Stevie Wonder so that all of this good work can continue changing lives."
  • "Stevie Wonder, the We Are You Foundation and KJLH have been supporting Wayfinder for nearly 20 years.

Independent Financial Group Sponsors Promises2Kids' Guardian Scholars Winter Wonderland Party

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a San Diego-based independent broker-dealer, is sponsoring the Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars Winter Wonderland holiday party on Wednesday, December 13th at Building 177 at Liberty Station in the Point Loma community of San Diego.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a San Diego-based independent broker-dealer, is sponsoring the Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars Winter Wonderland holiday party on Wednesday, December 13th at Building 177 at Liberty Station in the Point Loma community of San Diego.
  • The party will feature students from Promises2Kids' Guardian Scholar program, which awards scholarships and coordinates mentoring for local foster youth to pursue higher education.
  • IFG's sponsorship of the Winter Wonderland event caps off a year of support for Promises2Kids and their mission to serve current and former foster youth in San Diego.
  • "We are thrilled to be sponsoring Promises2Kids' Guardian Scholars holiday party," said IFG Co-founder David Fischer.

National Adoption Month: Top 5 Lessons for Foster or Adoptive Parents

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebeca and her husband, Lee, fostered and adopted two children through Wayfinder Family Services .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebeca and her husband, Lee, fostered and adopted two children through Wayfinder Family Services .
  • These are their tips for current and prospective foster or adoptive parents:
    If you are fostering or adopting siblings, see them as individuals instead of as a set.
  • Follow former foster youth and adoptees on social media to understand their experience, what helped them and what did not.
  • Follow social media accounts of foster families who prioritize reunification as the goal.

Spaulding Academy & Family Services Announces Two Leadership Roles

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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NORTHFIELD, N.H., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spaulding Academy & Family Services recently announced two leadership promotions. Amanda Champagne became Vice President of Family Services, and Charley Suter was promoted to Director of Technology & Innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Spaulding Academy & Family Services recently announced two leadership promotions.
  • NORTHFIELD, N.H., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spaulding Academy & Family Services recently announced two leadership promotions.
  • Champagne receives her new title after two successful years as Executive Director for her ongoing efforts to deepen and expand the support delivered to the children and families of Spaulding Academy & Family Services.
  • "At Spaulding, we strongly believe in the value of promoting from within and rewarding the dedication and achievements of our existing team," shared Todd Emmons, President & CEO, Spaulding Academy & Family Services.

Independent Financial Group Donates $58,500 to San Diego Charity Promises2Kids

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a San Diego-based independent broker-dealer, made a combined donation of $58,500 to Promises2Kids, a San Diego charity serving foster youth, in conjunction with IFG's annual National Conference, held at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA in early August.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a San Diego-based independent broker-dealer, made a combined donation of $58,500 to Promises2Kids, a San Diego charity serving foster youth, in conjunction with IFG's annual National Conference, held at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA in early August.
  • "When IFG started 20 years, ago, central to our mission was giving back to the San Diego community.
  • We are honored to continue our work with Promises2Kids, one of our several focal charities supporting local youth."
  • In addition to this contribution, IFG supported Promises2Kids with a total of $100,000 in donations from 2021-2022.