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VOTING FOR WAYMARK STARTS TODAY! We are incredibly honored to be one of only 5 organizations selected in the Southeast Region for a 2027 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® grant, and we need your help! Here’s your mission for today: - Open the Chick-fil-A App - Tap “For You” - Select “True Inspiration Awards” - Tap “Vote Now” - Choose “Southeast Region” - VOTE FOR WAYMARK! Every vote can help us expand the mentorship, life skills, caregiver support, resources and hope we provide for youth and families impacted by foster care. Please take a few minutes today to vote and then help us spread the word! Text a friend, share this post, and send it to your coworkers, family, and colleagues. Every vote matters. Every share helps us reach someone new. And a huge thank you to Chick-fil-A West Cobb for nominating us and believing in our mission. We are deeply grateful and humbled by this tremendous honor! Vote today. Share with someone you know. Join with us to make a life-changing difference! #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect Equip Support PathwaysToPurpose

We’re so excited for Journey Weekend! 🏕️ Tonight, we’re welcoming 75+ campers, and we can’t wait to see how God works! Please partner with us in prayer for impactful moments, meaningful connections between campers and volunteers, good weather, and health and safety for everyone joining us this weekend. 🙏 We’re so grateful to everyone who has given and helped make this opportunity possible. We’re excited to serve and watch God move! ❤️ #waymarkfoster #fostercare #connect #equip #support

What Does Your Vote Do? It helps Waymark continue changing lives… Every vote helps Waymark move closer to a higher level of funding through the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗳𝗶𝗹-𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀® 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁! The more support we receive, the greater the potential impact which helps us continue to provide programs completely free of charge to children and families impacted by foster and adoptive care throughout our community. Through Waymark, youth receive: 💙 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through devoted mentors who invest in their lives and success 💙 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 through practical tools, life skills, and opportunities to prepare for the future 💙 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 through the ups and downs of their journey, reminding them that they are never alone Your vote helps make all of this possible. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘁? Open the Chick-fil-A App, find the True Inspiration Awards®, select the Southeast Region, and vote for Waymark! (more instructions below) Then share this post and help us reach even more people. Every vote matters, and every vote helps us continue walking alongside these incredible young people! Here is how to vote: 1. Open the Chick-fil-A App 2. Click “For You” 3. Select “True Inspiration Awards” 4. Click “Vote Now” 5. Select “Southeast Region” 6. Cast your vote for Waymark! #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

For a young person who has experienced foster care, one consistent, caring adult can make a life-changing difference. Through Waymark’s Community4Youth and Journey4ward mentoring programs, more than 170 young people who have experienced foster care are connected with 70+ mentors who show up consistently, weekly or bi-weekly, to listen, encourage, advocate, and walk alongside them. We partner with local group homes, churches, and caring adults to build something every young person deserves: a steady support system and a community where they feel known, valued, and loved. It’s not just about having a mentor. It’s about having someone who keeps showing up. Someone who celebrates the wins, helps navigate the hard things, advocates when needed, and reminds them that their future is full of possibility. And now, this work has been recognized through the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards! If you’re a Chick-fil-A app user, you can vote for Waymark one time through September 30. Your vote could help us reach even more young people with the consistent relationships and community they need to thrive. Vote for Waymark in the Chick-fil-A app and help us keep showing up. #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

Camp is off to a great start! 🏕️ Last night, all of our campers arrived, checked in, settled into their cabins, enjoyed dinner, played some games, and had plenty of time to hang out! This morning, our students will have their first chapel meetings. Please pray for open hearts, ears, and minds as we share God’s Word with them! 🙏❤️ #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

Thank you so much to the wonderful group of women who came out last night to help with our Teen Girls Tea Party! 💙 This was such a special evening, and it was so sweet to see the intentionality and love each of you poured into the girls. From creating a beautiful experience to simply spending time with them, you helped make the evening one they will remember. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special event happen! We always love when outside groups come alongside us to make a part of camp extra special for our campers. Here is a little behind-the-scenes look at the tea party! 🫖 #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect Equip Support PathwaysToPurpose

Apart from a short rain shower earlier this morning, the weather has allowed for all kinds of great activities around camp! While these moments might not look like much from the outside, we see so much more happening through them. We see the light in campers’ eyes as they try something new, conquer something that feels intimidating, and build closer relationships through shared experiences. These are the moments where confidence grows, friendships form, and new memories are made. Moments like these make a difference 💙 #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

Voting has officially been open for a week, and we have been so encouraged by the way our Waymark family has shown up, shared, and rallied your communities around this opportunity! But there is still plenty of time to make an impact. If you have not voted yet, now is the time! Here is how to vote: 1. Open the Chick-fil-A App 2. Click “For You” 3. Select “True Inspiration Awards” 4. Click “Vote Now” 5. Select “Southeast Region” 6. Cast your vote for Waymark! And do not stop there! Keep sharing our posts, texting your friends, talking to your coworkers, and encouraging your family and community to vote. Every vote, share, and conversation matters and helps us reach more people and create greater impact for youth and families experiencing foster care. Thank you for helping us continue to Connect youth to community, Equip them for the future, and Support them along the way!💙 #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

💙 Thank you, Journey Weekend volunteers! 💙 This past weekend would not have been possible without the incredible people who gave their time, energy, and hearts to serve our campers. From staying in the cabins as leaders and intentionally pouring into the youth in our programs, to planning special events and activities, to serving behind the scenes as support staff, every contribution made a difference. Each role played an important part in creating a weekend where youth could experience connection, belonging, encouragement, and the love of Christ. Thank you for showing up, serving with joy, and loving the youth entrusted to our care. Through conversations, acts of kindness, and moments of simply being present, seeds of hope, love, and truth were planted. We may not always get to see how those seeds grow, but we trust the Lord with every one of them. One teen shared this after the weekend: “What I learned at camp was that God is my anchor, my refuge and rock.” THIS is why we do what we do, and why every “yes” matters. Interested in getting involved with Waymark? There are ways to serve regardless of your availability, experience, or schedule. Visit our website to learn more and find your “yes”! #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

Camp photos are here!! We had such an incredible week at camp, and are deeply grateful for our amazing team of photographers and videographers who captured so many special moments along the way! Their work allows campers, volunteers, and families to look back on these memories for years to come and celebrate all that God did throughout the week! Take a look through the album and relive all the moments that made camp so special! Check them out here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dZ4KWXyTGcwicNke6 (A quick note about the hearts you may see in some photos: many of the children we serve are currently in foster care, and to protect their privacy and safety, we are unable to share identifying images online. Hearts have been added to some photos so that we can celebrate and share these moments while continuing to honor and protect the youth in our care.) #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

Lisa shared a powerful message of HOPE with the young ladies at camp, pointing each of them back to the truth that God is their one true refuge in every season of life, in the joyful moments and through times of trouble. No matter what they face, they can find hope, comfort, and security in Him. We love all the activities, special events, and fun that make camp memorable, but chapel is where it all comes together. These moments create space for youth to hear the clear message of the Gospel and learn about the lasting hope found in a relationship with Christ. Our prayer is that every young person who attends Waymark programs would leave knowing they are deeply loved by God and that they can turn to Him in every season. 💙 Thank you, Lisa, for your faithfulness to share God’s truth! We love and appreciate you! #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

What an amazing day at Xtreme Journey!💙 We had such a great time giving our teens the opportunity to learn practical skills, explore career opportunities, ask questions, and begin thinking about what comes next for their future. There is something so encouraging about watching our young people engage, connect with others, build community, and gain real-world knowledge and skills they can carry with them as they pursue their goals and navigate adulthood. A HUGE thank you to our incredible speakers who generously shared their knowledge and experience, our volunteers who helped facilitate the day and prepare the boutique, and all of the businesses who joined us for the career fair and took the time to connect with our teens. And to the wonderful supporters who helped make the day possible, North Metro Church, West Cobb Chick-fil-A, First Presbyterian Marietta, Stitch Coffee, and SERV International ... we are incredibly grateful for you! Every person who gave their time, expertise, resources, or encouragement played a part in making this day meaningful for our youth. Thank you for helping us Connect, Equip, and Support them as they discover their gifts, explore their possibilities, and prepare for what comes next! If you haven’t already, please vote for us to receive the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗳𝗶𝗹-𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀® 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 so that we can continue to provide events like this free of charge to participants, it only takes a few seconds! Here is how to vote: 1. Open the Chick-fil-A App 2. Click “For You” 3. Select “True Inspiration Awards” 4. Click “Vote Now” 5. Select “Southeast Region” 6. Cast your vote for Waymark! #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #support #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

In June, 40 of our mentors and mentees spent the day together making memories at Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch! 🦙💙 From feeding and petting the alpacas to playing games, sharing laughs, and enjoying a delicious barbecue lunch from Williamson Bros., it was a day filled with fun and meaningful connection. While events like these are a lot of fun, they also remind us why mentorship matters. Every shared experience helps build trust, strengthen relationships, and create the kind of consistent support that helps youth in foster and adoptive care thrive. A special thank you to Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch for welcoming us and to Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q for providing an incredible lunch. We are so grateful for your generosity and partnership in making this day possible! #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

We Need Your Vote! We are so excited to share that 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗳𝗶𝗹-𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀® 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁! 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭! Voting will remain open throughout the month of September, but we want to start strong, and we need your help! 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 💙 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 in the Chick-fil-A App 💙 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 and ask them to vote 💙 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 with your family, coworkers, colleagues, and church family 💙 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 it with someone else! 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲: 1. Open the Chick-fil-A App 2. Click “For You” 3. Select “True Inspiration Awards” 4. Click “Vote Now” 5. Select “Southeast Region” 6. Cast your vote for Waymark! Every vote helps us continue providing 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 to youth and families impacted by foster care. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱! Your voice can help make a difference, and every share could help us reach someone who will cast a vote for Waymark. And a huge thank you to 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗳𝗶𝗹-𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗯𝗯 for nominating us and believing in our mission! We are deeply grateful for and humbled by this tremendous honor!💙 #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

Doug and Tasha (our founders) have put their fate in YOUR hands, and we have to admit—we’re pretty excited to see how this plays out! If Waymark takes the TOP SPOT in the Southeast Region for the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award®, they’ve promised to do something CRAZY to celebrate. And apparently, you get to decide what that is. So cast your vote for Waymark, cast your vote for their fate, and share this post to help us reach as many people as possible! 💙 We’re rooting for Waymark... and maybe just a little bit for the craziest option. 😉 Head over to Facebook to see Doug and Tasha Whitener's post.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 … This is the theme for our annual “Hands of Hope” Gala on November 12, and it reflects something we have seen time and time again through our programs. When a caring, intentional, and consistent mentor steps in to offer encouragement, guidance, and support, lives can change. Young people who might otherwise be overlooked or fall through the cracks can discover their potential, build confidence, and move forward with hope for a brighter future. So many young people simply need one person in their corner. Someone who believes in them, roots for them, and walks alongside them as they grow and work toward what comes next. This is why we do what we do … Because relationships matter Because showing up matters Because one relationship really can change everything And together, we can change a generation. We would love for you to join us for this special evening as we celebrate all that God is doing through Waymark! 🎟️ Planning to attend? Be sure to reserve your tickets ASAP. You can RSVP and find more details here: https://givebutter.com/c/2026-hands-of-hope-gala-z0mkvo 🤝 Interested in hosting a Gala table and serving as an ambassador for Waymark? Contact info@waymarkfoster.org for more information. #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

Journey Weekend Volunteer Applications are OPEN! This exciting weekend is October 2–4, and we already have 25+ campers registered! That number is only going to grow, and we need volunteers to help us welcome and serve as many teens as possible. Our biggest need is for leaders (responsible for 1 or 2 teens) to serve alongside campers ages 12–17, but there are plenty of other ways to get involved, including: 🙌 Support Staff (ex. nurses, photographers) 🎯 One-Day Volunteer Opportunities (ex. registration, scrapbooks) 🎨 Activity Team Support (ex. art, special events) …and more! Whether you can serve the entire weekend or help in a specific area, there is a place for you at Journey Weekend. Interested in serving? Send us a message or fill out a volunteer application today. Help us create a weekend where teens can build friendships, find belonging, and experience hope. 💙 Learn more here: https://www.waymarkfoster.org/programs/journey-weekend #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

We are so grateful for the faithful support of the Laurel Canyon Optimist Club and their continued investment in the youth we serve! Their generous $2,400 gift recently helped send 3 youth from Cherokee County to camp, where they experienced a week full of connection, encouragement, and unforgettable moments. Because of this support, these campers were able to step into a safe, positive environment surrounded by caring adults who poured into them throughout the week. We have already seen how meaningful this experience was for them, moments of joy, confidence, and belonging that will continue to shape how they see themselves moving forward. We are truly thankful for partners like the Laurel Canyon Optimist Club who keep showing up for local youth year after year. Your generosity is making a real and lasting difference. #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

As summer comes to a close and a new school year begins, we want to say a huge thank you to all of the mentors, volunteers, community partners, sponsors, and staff who helped make our summer programs possible! Through camps, events, mentoring and summer activities, we were able to create opportunities for so many of the youth we serve to have fun, build connections, and make meaningful memories. 💙 Thank you to everyone who showed up, gave generously, and helped make this summer special. Your time, support, and partnership make a lasting impact! #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

💙 Day 2 of camp is underway! 💙 We could not be more excited to have all of these amazing young people here with us! We are already seeing so much fun, connection, and joy happening throughout camp. A BIG shoutout to all of our incredible volunteers, both leaders and support staff, who are working behind the scenes and alongside our campers to make this week possible. We are so grateful for each of you! As we head into this afternoon and evening, we would love for you to be praying for our special events! Pray that these moments would be filled with fun, meaningful connections, and opportunities for every camper to feel known, valued, and loved. #Waymark #WaymarkFoster #FosterCare #Ministry #Connect #Equip #Support #PathwaysToPurpose

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💙 Day 2 of camp is underway!