<div>Hi, I’m Nick Scar, and I’m the founder of <strong>Fostering Hope for Second Chances</strong>, a nonprofit rooted in a calling I’ve felt for over 20 years — <strong>to support, uplift, and care for children in need.</strong> From mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters to serving on youth-focused nonprofit boards, helping children has always been at the heart of my life’s purpose.
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<div>This journey recently deepened as I began the process of becoming a foster parent, with the hope of possibly adopting. Along the way,<strong> I saw firsthand how children enter foster care with little to nothing</strong> — no pajamas, no toothbrush, no comfort item to ease the fear of entering a new home. That moment moved me to act.
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<div><strong>That’s where Fostering Hope for Second Chances was born...</strong>
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<div>Our mission is simple but <em>powerful</em>:
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<div>To provide essential items like <strong>diapers, wipes, formula, clothing,</strong> and comfort items to foster families and children at no cost, <strong>because every child deserves a soft landing and a second chance.</strong>
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<div><strong>We’re currently raising $50,000 to:</strong>
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<div>1. Launch a mobile trailer unit that will collect and distribute donations across Iowa, as well as storage shelving for the unit
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<div>2. Stock supplies for emergency placements and shelters
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<div>3. Begin serving children the moment they enter care
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<div>4. Cover the costs of insurance for the trailer, attorney, and CPA set-up fees
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<div>We believe in minimal overhead and maximum heart. Our nonprofit is built on the passion of volunteers, not staff salaries, so your donation goes directly to helping kids.
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<div><strong>Here’s how you can help:</strong>
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<div>1️⃣ Make a monetary donation here on GoFundMe; no amount is too small.
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<div>2️⃣ Donate supplies like children’s clothing, formula, diapers, and comfort items.
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<div>3️⃣ Volunteer your time to help sort, pack, and deliver supplies.
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<div>4️⃣ Spread the word! Share this page, tell your friends, or partner your workplace with us.
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<div>We’re just getting started, and your support in this first chapter means everything.
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<div>Stay connected with us by <strong>following Fostering Hope for Second Chances on Facebook</strong> for updates, donation drop-off locations, volunteer opportunities, and stories of impact.
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<div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575931713843" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Follow our Facebook HERE</strong></a><strong>! </strong>
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<div><strong>Together, we can make sure that when a child enters care, they’re met with love, comfort, and dignity. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!</strong>
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<div><em>With hope,</em>
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<div>Nick Scar
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<div>Founder &amp; CEO
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<div>Fostering Hope for Second Chances
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Diane Hyatt

Pam Wambold

Jennifer Trostel

Pam Hunter

Roberta Rich

Lindsay McIlhon-Lee

Alexa Christiansen

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