American Charities Foundation

American Charities Foundation We provide 100% volunteer services for foster and at-risk children. Operating method is simple: con In the U.S. It’s a huge number.

there are 518,000 abused, neglected, and or abandoned children in foster care. 518,000, it’s just another number, another statistic, right? That’s until we pause and hear the cries of the children. But not an insurmountable number if everyone reading this would consider what he or she could do to help. We can’t change their past, but as a foundation, a community, and a nation we can make a differ

ence in their futures. Foster children are normal children who have encountered a challenging life event beyond their control that has landed them "in the system". They are no different than your child or mine yet often they become labeled as troubled, impaired, or otherwise defective. Most have been removed from their home because of
physical or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, or because their parents may have died, have a mental or physical illness, and or a substance abuse problem. Imagine the psychological and physical damage caused by the abuse, neglect and or abandonment by the people who should have provided love and safety, but instead gave only pain and fear. Each child on average will experience 3-5 placements prior to adoption or reunification. The few possessions these children might gather along the way are often lugged around in trash bags, leading to the demeaning label, “trash-bag kids”. Most can't imagine the emotional impact the average child in foster care has to face. Over half of the children in the foster system spend at least one year away from their home. What happens during that one year plays a huge role in their future and their development. As they lay their head down that night they can't help but wonder…will I be going home tomorrow or maybe the next day? Unfortunately, it's all too frequent that day’s turn into weeks, months, and more often than not….years. This story is playing out every single day in our city and around the nation. Our operating method is simple: contributions go directly to our programs and activities, making the maximum impact for the children. We are extremely proud to be able to provide such exceptional educational opportunities primarily through in-kind support and donations, the generosity of our community, and through partnerships with other non-profit organizations. We seek to harness the power of education, creativity, and imagination to improve the lives of foster children allowing them to create the future they imagine. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us or visit our website: www.acfchildren.org

Please help support The Creation Stations fundraiser, A Day At The Derby, benefiting their youth sewing programs. The Cr...
04/13/2018

Please help support The Creation Stations fundraiser, A Day At The Derby, benefiting their youth sewing programs.

The Creation Station supplies all the pillowcases handsewn by our community for our at risk kids every year.

Thank you for your support!

Circle V Ranch Camp Annual Registration DaySaturday June 24, 201711am - 3pm
06/13/2017

Circle V Ranch Camp
Annual Registration Day
Saturday June 24, 2017
11am - 3pm

Thank you El Rancho Marketplace for your continued support of our programs and activities!
08/26/2016

Thank you El Rancho Marketplace for your continued support of our programs and activities!

Santa Barbara County is always looking for passionate individuals or families to support and become a resource family fo...
04/27/2016

Santa Barbara County is always looking for passionate individuals or families to support and become a resource family for youth in need. Join them for an inspirational meeting Saturday May 7th, 2016.

For more information contact: Anastasia Stone at (805) 694-8070.

Our third annual Holiday Toy Drive was a HUGE SUCCESS thanks to the immense generosity of our community. 2,224 gifts we...
01/11/2016

Our third annual Holiday Toy Drive was a HUGE SUCCESS thanks to the immense generosity of our community. 2,224 gifts were given to foster, kincare, and at-risk youth.

Distribution was through the Department of Social Services County of Santa Barbara, Family Care Network Inc., KINCARES, Inc., Childhelp, Changing Faces and Agape Homes, Foster and Kinship families.

We are very grateful to our community for supporting our efforts. It’s because of your kindness children who otherwise would not have received gifts were remembered.

A special thank you to the youth in our community….
Girl Scout Troop # 55541, Lucky Clover 4-H, and ACF Toy Consultants.

Thank you ALL for your very generous support. We look forward to working with you again next year.

12/19/2015
Check out First Bank drop-off location!Help us collect donated NEW unwrapped toys and NEW clothing so that no child is f...
12/04/2015

Check out First Bank drop-off location!
Help us collect donated NEW unwrapped toys and NEW clothing so that no child is forgotten at holidays, birthdays, or graduations while raising awareness of foster and kinship children in Santa Barbara County. We appreciate your support!

We provide 100% volunteer services. Our operating method is simple: contributions go directly to our programs and activities, making the maximum impact for the children.
See the attached flyers for contact numbers and more information on how you can help out this holiday season!

2015 TOY BOX DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Ellen’s Danish Pancake House
272 Ave of the Flags, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-5312

The Creation Station and Quilt Shop
252 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 693-0174

Vreeland Ford
340 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(800) 350-5327

El Rancho Marketplace
2886 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4300

First Bank
595 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-0592

A.L.L. Pawn
2021 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9177

Gateway Church
1663 Mission Dr , Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9113

Harrison Ace Hardware
1051 Edison St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-9645

Sponsored by: Girl Scout Troop #55541
Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center
2501 Santa Barbara Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6510

Pier Fitness
803 E Walnut Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-3493

Carahan Therapy
805 E Walnut Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 735-3714

Toyota Scion of Santa Maria
700 E Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 928-3881

Honda of Santa Maria
2175 S Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-4600

TJ Maxx
2270 S Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 347-7345

Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, CA 93455
(805) 937-9750

Tom’s Toys
682 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-2896

Mi Amor Cafe
234 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Point of Contact : Barbara Perkins - 805-403-8103
http://www.acfchildren.org/

Paula and Dawn at the The Creation Station Fabric & Quilt Shop handmade 100 pillowcases of all different fabric designs!...
12/04/2015

Paula and Dawn at the The Creation Station Fabric & Quilt Shop handmade 100 pillowcases of all different fabric designs!

Their box is filling up fast!

Help us collect donated NEW unwrapped toys and NEW clothing so that no child is forgotten at holidays, birthdays, or graduations while raising awareness of foster and kinship children in Santa Barbara County. We appreciate your support!

We provide 100% volunteer services. Our operating method is simple: contributions go directly to our programs and activities, making the maximum impact for the children.
See the attached flyers for contact numbers and more information on how you can help out this holiday season!

2015 TOY BOX DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Ellen’s Danish Pancake House
272 Ave of the Flags, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-5312

The Creation Station and Quilt Shop
252 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 693-0174

Vreeland Ford
340 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(800) 350-5327

El Rancho Marketplace
2886 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4300

First Bank
595 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-0592

A.L.L. Pawn
2021 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9177

Gateway Church
1663 Mission Dr , Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9113

Harrison Ace Hardware
1051 Edison St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-9645

Sponsored by: Girl Scout Troop #55541
Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center
2501 Santa Barbara Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6510

Pier Fitness
803 E Walnut Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-3493

Carahan Therapy
805 E Walnut Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 735-3714

Toyota Scion of Santa Maria
700 E Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 928-3881

Honda of Santa Maria
2175 S Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-4600

TJ Maxx
2270 S Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 347-7345

Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, CA 93455
(805) 937-9750

Tom’s Toys
682 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-2896

Mi Amor Cafe
234 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Point of Contact : Barbara Perkins - 805-403-8103
http://www.acfchildren.org/

American Charities Foundation 2015 Holiday Toy Drive is in full effect!Check out this pick-up - 56 Toys from Pier Fitnes...
12/04/2015

American Charities Foundation 2015 Holiday Toy Drive is in full effect!

Check out this pick-up - 56 Toys from Pier Fitness!!!
Help us collect donated NEW unwrapped toys and NEW clothing so that no child is forgotten at holidays, birthdays, or graduations while raising awareness of foster and kinship children in Santa Barbara County. We appreciate your support!

We provide 100% volunteer services. Our operating method is simple: contributions go directly to our programs and activities, making the maximum impact for the children.
See the attached flyers for contact numbers and more information on how you can help out this holiday season!

2015 TOY BOX DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Ellen’s Danish Pancake House
272 Ave of the Flags, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-5312

The Creation Station and Quilt Shop
252 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 693-0174

Vreeland Ford
340 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(800) 350-5327

El Rancho Marketplace
2886 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4300

First Bank
595 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-0592

A.L.L. Pawn
2021 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9177

Gateway Church
1663 Mission Dr , Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9113

Harrison Ace Hardware
1051 Edison St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-9645

Sponsored by: Girl Scout Troop #55541
Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center
2501 Santa Barbara Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6510

Pier Fitness
803 E Walnut Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-3493

Carahan Therapy
805 E Walnut Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 735-3714

Toyota Scion of Santa Maria
700 E Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 928-3881

Honda of Santa Maria
2175 S Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-4600

TJ Maxx
2270 S Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 347-7345

Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, CA 93455
(805) 937-9750

Tom’s Toys
682 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-2896

Mi Amor Cafe
234 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Point of Contact : Barbara Perkins - 805-403-8103
http://www.acfchildren.org/

American Charities Foundation 2015 Holiday Toy Drive is in full effect!Check out this pick-up - 27 Toys at Carahan Thera...
12/04/2015

American Charities Foundation 2015 Holiday Toy Drive is in full effect!

Check out this pick-up - 27 Toys at Carahan Therapy!
Help us collect donated NEW unwrapped toys and NEW clothing so that no child is forgotten at holidays, birthdays, or graduations while raising awareness of foster and kinship children in Santa Barbara County. We appreciate your support!

We provide 100% volunteer services. Our operating method is simple: contributions go directly to our programs and activities, making the maximum impact for the children.
See the attached flyers for contact numbers and more information on how you can help out this holiday season!

2015 TOY BOX DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Ellen’s Danish Pancake House
272 Ave of the Flags, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-5312

The Creation Station and Quilt Shop
252 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 693-0174

Vreeland Ford
340 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(800) 350-5327

El Rancho Marketplace
2886 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4300

First Bank
595 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-0592

A.L.L. Pawn
2021 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9177

Gateway Church
1663 Mission Dr , Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9113

Harrison Ace Hardware
1051 Edison St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-9645

Sponsored by: Girl Scout Troop #55541
Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center
2501 Santa Barbara Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6510

Pier Fitness
803 E Walnut Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-3493

Carahan Therapy
805 E Walnut Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 735-3714

Toyota Scion of Santa Maria
700 E Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 928-3881

Honda of Santa Maria
2175 S Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-4600

TJ Maxx
2270 S Bradley Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 347-7345

Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, CA 93455
(805) 937-9750

Tom’s Toys
682 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-2896

Mi Amor Cafe
234 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Point of Contact : Barbara Perkins - 805-403-8103
http://www.acfchildren.org/

American Charities Foundation 2015 Holiday Toy Drive!New Drop-off location!Mi Amor Cafe234 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427...
12/04/2015

American Charities Foundation 2015 Holiday Toy Drive!

New Drop-off location!

Mi Amor Cafe
234 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Help us collect donated NEW unwrapped toys and NEW clothing so that no child is forgotten at holidays, birthdays, or graduations while raising awareness of foster and kinship children in Santa Barbara County. We appreciate your support!

We provide 100% volunteer services. Our operating method is simple: contributions go directly to our programs and activities, making the maximum impact for the children.

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