Aveda Facial Spa Day

Posted on May 12, 2023 by One Hope 27

-+*The Aveda Spa, in partnership with One Hope 27 would like to treat 9 foster parent individuals to a special facial spa day on May 26th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. If you have not yet participated in one of these, are a Read More →

Property Search Update

Posted on February 8, 2021 by 1HopeMKE

-+*The search for property has begun! We are working with a realtor we trust who lives in the city of Milwaukee and is extremely versed in the neighborhoods of our great city. She shares the heart and the vision behind our support Read More →

A Message From Our Exectutive Director

Posted on October 9, 2018 by 1HopeMKE

-+*I want to thank you for faithfully partnering with us as we have worked to bring hope to kids and families involved in foster care over the past four years. With your help, we have recruited and supported more than 100 foster Read More →

I Know Her Story

Posted on August 7, 2018 by 1HopeMKE

-+*The other day I met a sweet lady at the gas station. As I exited my car preparing to pump gas she came up asking if I had any spare change. I gladly handed her the small amount of cash I had and Read More →

Making a Difference During National Foster Care Month

Posted on May 25, 2018 by 1HopeMKE

-+*As we wrap up the month of May which is National Foster Care Month observed we reflect once again on our mission to bring hope to kids and families involved in foster care. The Job Readiness Fair that we host for foster youth Read More →

Job Readiness Fair for Youth in Foster Care

Posted on April 5, 2017 by 1HopeMKE

-+*When a child spends time in foster care without the opportunity to return home or be adopted before adulthood they “age out “of foster care. Sometimes these children who grow up in a system not a family enter the world Ill equipped Read More →

Meeting the Needs of Children in Foster Care

Posted on January 31, 2017 by 1HopeMKE

-+*I want to tell you a story about Emily. Emily is a 3 year-old girl who witnessed some pretty scary things and was unable to stay in her home for a time due to safety issues. A couple adults she had never Read More →

Stories

Posted on November 2, 2016 by 1HopeMKE

-+*At OneHope27 you will often hear us say, “Everyone can do something” to impact those involved in foster care. Many times that “something” begins with getting involved in our placement bag project. Placement Bags are put together for children just entering foster Read More →

Becky’s Story

Posted on April 27, 2016 by 1HopeMKE

-+* When I think about the One Hope 27 bags, I am overwhelmed with emotions. I feel a deep appreciation. I feel desperate to be hopeful. And I feel a gut wrenching sadness. All from a clear plastic bag. I look back at Read More →

#23campaign

Posted on April 12, 2016 by 1HopeMKE

-+*May is National Foster Care Month. It’s a time to recognize that we can each play a part in enhancing the lives of those involved in foster care. In Milwaukee County alone there are over 2300 children currently in foster care with Read More →