Clarise* has been a Together for Good participant since the beginning of 2024, primarily receiving monthly respite hostings for her two young sons. Toward the end of last year, Clarise found out she was expecting another baby boy. Clarise was excited to welcome a new baby but quickly realized that her current home could not fit a new family member, so Clarise decided not to renew her lease and began looking for a new place to live. 

Ana had her son when she was in high school, and was still in foster care herself. For the last two years, a Together for Good host family has been a cornerstone in Ana’s life, providing monthly respite hostings for her son, Andrew, allowing Ana to work part-time and focus on graduating high school.  Ana is determined and capable, and an incredible mother to Andrew.  However, the stability that Ana has had the last few years was recently upended when she found out she was p

Ten days after she gave birth to Jeremiah, Kiera experienced a significant mental health crisis. 

Seven months ago, TFG host parents Parker and Dominque Mullenbach were paired with two sisters, Kaelah* and Savanna*. The Mullenbachs typically host Kaelah and Savanna monthly to give their mom, Teagan*, a break. Teagan is only 21 and is caring for her two young daughters as well as several of her own siblings.

It seems like everywhere you turn in the month of February, there is a little note, marketing quip, or sign about how to show someone they are loved. This past month at Together for Good, volunteers set the bar when it comes to showing vulnerable families that they are seen, known, and loved.  In fact, on Valentine’s Day, a host family went above and beyond to help a participant mom who had suddenly become sick with the flu. 

After a two-year court battle, Allen finally received custody of his 5-year-old son, Bryce*. Bryce was able to move in with his father, leaving a harmful living situation involving severe neglect. 

As Jen drove home that night, she reflected on the day. Three crisis calls in the span of only 6 hours, drastically different needs, all urgent, all important, and all met. Jen knew that Jesus was not surprised by any of these calls, and He had already been moving in the hearts of TFG host families to show these new participant moms and their children that they are seen, known, and loved by their Heavenly Father.

When Bates first heard about Together for Good, her heart was immediately drawn to serve. She was excited about the idea of coming alongside parents and children that society often overlooked. Bates’ prayer was that she could show the love of Christ to these moms through an intentional friendship. As she began serving as a parent advocate, she prayed that God would provide opportunities to build a life group with TFG moms. 

Two years ago, Colleen called Together for Good Iowa seeking a long-term hosting for her son, Caleb, while she received an inpatient bone marrow transplant to treat her cancer.

Raquel had just been released from prison, reunited with her son and daughter, and moved in with her sister, Mercedes – things were looking up for the first time in months. 

Kenzie was expecting twins and had been admitted to the hospital the day before due to complications with her pregnancy. Kenzie and the social worker had just finished a conversation with Kenzie’s OB-GYN, who strongly recommended that Kenzie stay in the hospital on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy to protect her health and that of her babies.  The problem? Kenzie had nowhere for her six-year-old daughter to stay for ten weeks

“Together for Good gave me wonderful families to care or my kids when my world was falling apart."

Alicia* desperately wanted to get clean. She knew she needed to escape the hold that addiction had on her life, so she called a treatment program. The program coordinator told Alicia that they had an opening in their program and would love to offer it to her. 

Diane is the proud mom of a beautiful three-year-old daughter and has been a participant at Together for Good (TFG) for the past year. “She has overcome a lot in her life,” said Diane’s TFG case manager, Zaira.Diane is the proud mom of a beautiful three-year-old daughter and has been a participant at Together for Good (TFG) for the past year. “She has overcome a lot in her life,” said Diane’s TFG case manager, Zaira.

Brooklyn* saw the two pink lines on the pregnancy test, and didn’t know what to do. How was she supposed to parent as a single mom without any support?

Kalena bravely chose to leave an abusive relationship. She fled from Chicago to Minneapolis carrying only a single suitcase and her three-year-old daughter, Vanessa. When Kalena arrived in Minnesota, she knew no one and had no idea where to go. Miraculously, Kalena was connected to Together for Good.

When Together for Good began in Iowa in 2022, Kurt and Heather Moyer were among the first to volunteer as a host family.  Over the past three years, Kurt and Heather have hosted 94 times, which amounts to 144 days!

Dalma arrived in Waco, Texas, with her 8-year-old son, Marcus, seeking asylum after having fled difficulties in Venezuela. She did not know a single person in the city, could not speak English, and had nowhere to even spend the night. To make matters more difficult, Marcus has Down Syndrome and is very high-needs.   “When I arrived in this city, my situation was not easy."

When Kayla* called Together for Good, the father of her kids had just passed away and she was overwhelmed by single-parenting her three children while finishing her degree.

Too young to be a parent advocate? When Cayleen, one of Together for Good’s case managers, saw Jamie’s* application to be a TFG parent advocate come through, she wasn’t quite sure how a college student would be able to serve effectively.