This May, Let's Show Up As One
One City. One Purpose. One Family.
May is National Foster Care awareness month. This month, we’re raising funds, highlighting stories of hope and impact, and sharing the tools and resources available to families and those who support them. From podcasts and giveaways to donor engagement and community events, it’s all about building a stronger web of support—As One. Whether you’re a church, business, foster parent, or just someone who cares for our city—you have a place along The River.
We cannot and should not all do the same thing, but we can all do something. What can you do this May?
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Connect
There’s a place for you this May. Let’s meet there. Foster Care Awareness Month is about showing up—with our presence, our voices, and our care. Whether it’s attending an event, getting to know local partners, or simply saying “we’re in,” connection is how transformation begins.
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Learn
Awareness starts with understanding. Foster care is complex. So this May, we’re making it simple to learn—from stories, not just stats. Whether you’re new to this space or deeply invested, you’ll find resources to grow your heart and your perspective. Let’s continue to learn together!
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Give
You don’t have to do everything. Just something.
Every donation this May fuels connection, care, and concrete support for families in crisis. Whether you’re giving once, giving monthly, or sponsoring a specific need—your generosity strengthens the safety net.
Connect
There’s a place for you this May. Let’s meet there. Foster Care Awareness Month is about showing up—with our presence, our voices, and our care. Whether it’s attending an event, getting to know local partners, or simply saying “we’re in,” connection is how transformation begins.
→ Places to Be
Meet us around the city at sponsor nights, pop-ups, and partner events.
- May 8th: Panera Bread (1705 W Gray St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77019)
- May 15th: Jeni’s Ice Cream Heights from 3pm – 6pm (375 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008)
- May 29th: Jeni’s Ice Cream Montrose from 3pm-6pm (1719 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098)
- May 30th: Find Your Place Event at TBD (Register Coming Soon)
- May 31st: Kendra Scott on from 1pm – 3pm (714 Yale St Suite 1D, Houston, TX 77007
→ Organizations to Know
We’re highlighting amazing partners all month long—groups doing the day-in, day-out work of supporting Houston’s families. We’d love for you to find ways to connect with some of these organizations and consider ways to support.
→ Find Your Place Along The River
Let us help you discover how your skills, heart, or organization can plug in.
Learn
Awareness starts with understanding. Foster care is complex. So this May, we’re making it simple to learn—from stories, not just stats. Whether you’re new to this space or deeply invested, you’ll find resources to grow your heart and your perspective.
→ Stories to Watch
From caregivers, to community leaders, to passionate individuals—meet those caring for the foster care community.
→ Resources to Explore
Download guides, podcasts, and insight on how the system works—and how we can work better together.
- 31 Ways Creative Ways to Serve Foster & Adoptive Families (Coming Soon)
- Current Foster Parent Resource Guide
- Prospective Foster Parent Resource Guide
- Kinship Caregiver Resource Guide
Give
You don’t have to do everything. Just something. Every donation this May fuels connection, care, and concrete support for families in crisis. Whether you’re giving once, giving monthly, or sponsoring a specific need—your generosity helps families in Houston thrive.
→ Make A One-Time Gift
Help us reach our goal this May of $175,000 for kids and families.
→ Become A Recurring Donor
Consistently support the mission and vision of The Riverside Project
→ Give Through Your Business
Leverage your business or company for Houston’s most vulnerable families.
As One Voice
Things that matter are hard, but we don’t have to do them alone. In this video, we’re sharing powerful stories from the foster care community—voices of hope,. From caseworkers to churches, caregivers to community leaders, each story reflects the incredible work happening across our city to help families heal and children thrive. At The Riverside Project, we believe everyone can do something. And when we work as one, transformation is possible. Together, we’re making Houston a place where families heal and children thrive.
Businesses Supporting Families This May
Follow Us This May
All month long, we’ll be sharing stories of those in the community who have found their place, having giveaways for Foster & Adoptive families, and highlighting community resources. Together, we can make Houston a place where families heal and children thrive.
'As One' The Award
The As One Award is given to an individual who embodies what it means to work as one—someone who consistently shows up for children and families in Houston’s foster care space with compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to lasting change.
This person doesn’t just talk about making a difference—they do it. They step into the gaps, meet real needs, and bring others with them. Through their life and leadership, they remind us that when we work as one, foster care doesn’t have to remain a crisis to manage—it can become a system transformed, where children and families truly heal and thrive.
