I Pour Life

Our vision is to ensure every at-risk and foster youth has access to the life skills necessary to successfully transition into adulthood.

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What’s your favorite ride at Silver Dollar City? Wildfire? The Time Traveller? We are giving away 4 tickets to Silver Dollar City so you and your family can ride all of your favorite rides!

At just $10 an entry, you can enter for a chance to win!
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The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is Giving Tuesday!

With your generosity, leading up to Giving Tuesday, you can give youth access to the life skills necessary to successfully transition into adulthood.

Visit this link to create change in your community.
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We had our first event since the start of the pandemic! Read about it here: https://t.co/HIWLwWnMdR

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Yesterday, our team went to Jefferson City to meet with MO Representatives. Their primary goal was to determine foster care policy goals for the next legislative session. They are early on in the process but are planning on continuing the conversation throughout the fall.

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In the 20 years since 9/11 there has been more research conducted on its mental health effects than any other single act of mass violence in U.S. history. We now have a better idea of PTSD and the long-term effects of traumatic events.

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Over the last few months, I Pour Life has gone through a huge transition! Our CEO and founder, Julie Higgins moved to become the Emeritus CEO. We now have a new Executive Director, Ben McBride! Ben has a tremendous vision for the future of I Pour Life!
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We can't wait!!

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We love supporting nonprofits and we love having their support! @ipourlife is using the Mini Golf Championship as a way to do some team building.

Visit https://t.co/QGItNzyTna to show them your support and don't forget to sign your staff up for the Mini Golf Championship too!

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In 2020, Harper’s dad was released from prison, she moved out of her home to a transitional living center, and graduated a year early from high school. Read her incredible story of how she succeeded against adversity
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Ethiopia has been in the midst of a civil war for months. Recently, the war has begun to spread around the country. Innocent Ethiopians have continue to be in danger of becoming casualties in this war. Please join us in praying for a hand of protection over our team in Ethiopia.

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Tune into our Facebook live at 11 to hear Julie and Ben talk about their transition: https://t.co/bbo2XB6mxR

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There is a large population of Ethiopian young women who have not attended school, leaving them without valuable skills as they move forward in life.  I Pour Life's mission is to develop social capital in these individuals to see them succeed both today and in the future!

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Madysen’s childhood was spent in a drug house and prostitution. With her innocence and childhood years stripped away from her, she believed this would define the rest of her life until she came to I Pour Life. Read her full story through the link in our bio.

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Did you know that I Pour Life's evidence-based LifeStrengths program is impacting the lives of at-risk youth both domestically and abroad?

We have LifeStrengths coaches in the U.S. and in Ethiopia, impacting the lives of many individuals across the globe.

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To get in touch with the SAMHSA, the National Mental Health Hotline for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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May is Foster Care Awareness Month AND Mental Health Awareness Month!
Did you know that foster youth are 7x more likely than non-foster youth to have depression & 5x more likely to have anxiety? LifeStrengths was developed to meet the needs of the most at-risk individuals.

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Social capital is the connections, the network and the people in our lives and the value that arises from them. Social capital allows people to utilize relationships to move forward.  
Through LifeStrengths, we help individuals develop their own social capital so they can thrive!

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Did you know May is National Foster Care Month?

Today, we want to highlight two of our youth, Stefan and Mac! These two recently had the opportunity to share with state representatives the challenges older foster youth face within the foster care system and advocate for reform.

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Mothers, whether birth or chosen, adopted or appointed, share a sacred space not only in our families, but in our communities as a whole. Please click on the link below to make your most impactful Mother’s Day gift yet. #MomForMoms

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Monthly giving is crucial as it provides a reliable and sustainable way for us to continue to reach more people, and The Neighborhood is our exclusive group of monthly donors that makes this possible!
Join today at the link below!
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