Where we started
We started in 2013 as a group of Students, Faculty and Staff of Missouri State University-West Plains searching for a way to help our community. We found that the best way to help our community, was to help the youth. For eight years we have hosted events, raising over $15,000 for organizations like the Bridges Initiative, the Child Advocacy Center, Childs Play, Samaritans Outreach, Christos House, and other organizations that assist children in our community. In 2022, we decided it was time to become bigger then just a student organization throwing together geeky events and that was when Always a Future for Kids (AFK Foundation) was born and with your help we want to make a positive impact on as many children's lives as we can.
What is our vision?
Our vision is to build a network of volunteers, infrastructure and resources to host events, raise money, and support youth that have been in the most terrible situations.
How do we fullfil our vision?
The answer is actually much easier than we could have ever imagined; it really takes an effort of stepping away from our keyboards and building the infrastructure we need to make it happen. We are working with community leaders and other non-profit leaders to fullfil there needs when we can.
What do we need to be successful?
Volunteers
We are always in need of people are willing to step up and help out when there is a need. Each time we have an event or are notified that a non-profit needs assistance, we will send a message to those who have signed-up on the volunteer list to let them know what is needed. Click
here to sign up.
Donate
Sometimes time is our most precious commodity and one that we can't give up easily. Giving a gift monitarily to the organization no matter how big our small is a huge blessing. Click
here if you would like to give.
Give other resources
If you have resource that can be used at an event such as tables, chairs, grills, or any other types of items that would like to donate or lend us when needed, please email us at
resources@afkfoundation.org to tell us more about the items.
Become a mentor
If you have a skill that you would like to demonstrate at events in your area, or if you would like to offer services from your business we would love to hear from you. Please email us at
mentors@afkfoundation.org to let us know how you would like to help.
Host an event and become an Alliance member
If you host conventions or other events and would like to become a supporter of Always a Future For Kids please email us, we would love for you to become part of our alliance. Click
here to find out more details.
