​​​​​​​  Together, We have Made Lasting Impact 

                    I have been on CONCERN’s Board of Directors for 6 years, and in July I had the honor of becoming the                          Chairman of the Board. Being a part of the Board has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my                        life. It has allowed me to witness firsthand the incredible impact CONCERN has on children and families,                        and to work alongside passionate individuals who share a commitment to building brighter futures. 

As I reflect on this past year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for what we’ve accomplished together. Every story in this report, every child who found stability through a caring foster family, every behavioral health client who is working on healing, every young man in residential treatment who is working on skills to become independent, exists because of you. 

Growth - Expanded Outreach to Children, Youth, and Families

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I’ve had the privilege of experiencing firsthand a small sample of the work staff does day in and day out at this year’s Foster Parent, Staff, & Board of Directors Appreciation event at Knoebels. I have seen kids in foster care smile during a Knoebels appreciation event, some of whom might never have been to an amusement park before. I have seen the young men in our residential treatment facility work on anger management, their education, working together as a team, and learning what it means to be part of a community.  I have seen community members and donors support our fundraising efforts, so we have the resources to help clients when they need it most.  

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Community Impact- Enhance our Well-Being and Build a Stronger Community

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But as much as we celebrate these successes, we know the need is still great. More families are waiting for help, more children need stability, and more communities need support. That’s why I’m asking you, from the bottom of my heart, to continue this journey with us. This report is not just a celebration of our success from the past year; it is also a call to action.  A request to help us achieve more. I personally request that you include CONCERN in your giving, whether that is once (today), monthly, or throughout the year.  

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Future Vision - Dedicated to Creating Brighter Futures

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Your gift is more than a donation—it’s support and help to those who need it most.  It’s a promise that we will keep building futures filled with hope and opportunity. As we celebrate this past year’s impact, we are also looking toward the future, and the future needs you.  Thank you for standing with us, for believing in this mission, and for being part of our community. - Kevin Washington, Board Chair