Hey Friend of For the Need,

Spring is here, and so is our action-packed newsletter! Dive in for a quick journey through our impactful moments, what’s coming, and exciting news.

🚀 Rocket Day: Aim for the Stars Event! 🚀

Thanks to our incredible featured partner, Waste Management, February was a heartwarming month filled with activities that brought smiles, laughter, learning, and impactful goal-setting to our beloved Arrows and the Bow & Arrow community.

We kicked off with the resounding success of our “Aim for the Stars” Rocket Day event on Saturday, February 10th with 62 participants and 40 volunteers. Rancho Santa Susana Community Center & Park was alive with the spirit of adventure as kids paired up with mentors to build and LAUNCH rockets and set their goals high.

The joy and excitement in the air were felt by everyone, encapsulated by the touching words of a young volunteer: 

“She [an arrow] said I want to stay longer, I don’t want to leave here. And you can just tell that she just has had a blast here in the past and really enjoys her time here and that’s when it hit me that FTN really made an impact on this little girl.”

A huge shoutout to our supporters and volunteers for making this magical day possible!

🍀 Up Next: March Fun! 🍀

March is poised to be another exciting month with our Lucky’s Tattoo Fundraiser event on the horizon.

Join us THIS Saturday, March 9th, any time from 10 am to 7 pm at Luckys Tattoo in Simi Valley for a day filled with art, joy, and community spirit. Whether you’re in for a “Get What You Get” tattoo or just to enjoy the family-friendly festivities, including temporary tattoos for the kids, games, pizza, and music, your participation will contribute to ending youth homelessness.

We’re also calling for raffle item donations to make the event a success – this a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business and support a noble cause, if you’d like to participate, call us! (805) 328-0970

💡Internal Update: Progress Toward Growth! 💡

In our commitment to growth and scalability, we’re excited to announce that we’ve made a significant shift towards being more accessible!

With the ability to apply to volunteer, join our programs, or register for events directly through our website now supporting both Spanish and English-speaking individuals, we’re making it easier than ever to get involved.

This is a significant step towards our dream of opening new locations and touching more lives across communities and we hope you’ll be there to see it through!

As we wrap this edition, remember: every moment you share, and every effort you make, adds fuel to our collective mission. Your spark is what makes us shine and enables us to guide more Arrows towards brighter futures.

If you’re inspired to get more involved or have ideas to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out through our website at www.fortheneed.org. 

Thank you,
Allie Spaccarelli

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