Rest in Foster Care
R-e-s-t. The simple four-letter word is not easily embraced, especially in foster care families. According to statistics, 30 to 50...
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- May 28
- 3 min
5 Bible Verses to Encourage Foster Families
There’s a ton of small moments in being a foster parent. Their tiny fingers wrapped around your hand. He smiles and says “thank you”...
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threeriversrespite
- May 21
- 1 min
Update: TRR Site Plan Approved!!!
This week was a good week for TRR. Our site plan for camp was conditionally approved by the county! This is a step two years in the...
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threeriversrespite
- Apr 29
- 3 min
Meet Our Volunteer: Domoniquie
For Domoniquie Conyers, foster care is personal. After entering foster care as a youth, she witnessed the ins and outs of the system...
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threeriversrespite
- Mar 10
- 1 min
Serve Day: A Helping Community Makes Quick Work
What a gift it is to have community! Saturday, March 4, was a beautiful day with clear skies, warm temperatures, and a cool breeze. It...
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threeriversrespite
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Investing in the Next Generation: The Dausmans
With more than 1.5 million non-profits in the United States alone, determining where to give time, money, and resources can be a...
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threeriversrespite
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
2022 Year-End Highlights and Financial Update
On December 17, we had our year-end update virtual meeting where we shared why we started Three Rivers Respite. For us, we have...
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threeriversrespite
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
God's Vision, God's Time: The Founder's Story of Three Rivers Respite
“'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord.” —Zechariah 4:6 Heather and Matt Alt didn’t dream of running a nonprofit. ...
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threeriversrespite
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Fall Parent Night Out: Pumpkins, Painting, and the Answer to Prayers
Last month, we were honored to host our Fall Foster Parent Night Out. It was a perfect evening, and we wish we could share all the...
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threeriversrespite
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Fall Happenings at Three Rivers Respite
A Fall Update We hope everyone had a fantastic summer and enjoyed the fun, carefree days! We had a busy summer in our household after...
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threeriversrespite
- Jul 18, 2022
- 3 min
Summer Update: TTR Is 4!
Once the 4th of July hits, it always feels like summer flies by. To be honest, the past two months have been a blur for us. We welcomed...
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threeriversrespite
- Jun 6, 2022
- 3 min
A May to Remember: TRR's First-Ever Parents Night Out
What a May! If you have been following us on Facebook and Instagram (and if you are not, go ahead and do that now!), then you know that...
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threeriversrespite
- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
A Total Game Changer for Foster Care
On the surface, Dena and Bryan Garner’s decision to become foster parents made little sense. They were already raising three children,...
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threeriversrespite
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
May Is Foster Care Awareness Month
Celebrating National Foster Care Awareness Month The month of May is recognized as Foster Care Awareness Month by the Department of...
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threeriversrespite
- Feb 27, 2022
- 2 min
2021 Recap and Looking into 2022!
We hope your 2022 is off to a great start! It is hard to believe we are already almost through February. 2022 has been exciting so far...
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threeriversrespite
- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
The Latest TRR Property and Online Updates
If there is one thing we have learned through the process of starting Three Rivers Respite, it is to be patient and embrace the waiting....
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threeriversrespite
- Aug 8, 2020
- 3 min
TRR Update: Slow but Steady Building Progress
It has been a long time since our last blog post. We are not really sure anyone reads these things (if you do, please like this so we can...
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threeriversrespite
- Nov 3, 2019
- 2 min
Update: TRR Site Planning and Next Steps
Fall is in the air in South Carolina. We have been busy since moving to the property in early October. We have a lot of work ahead of...
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threeriversrespite
- Sep 23, 2019
- 2 min
One Step Closer to Helping Foster Families in South Carolina
We have waited for this moment for over a year. During Labor Day weekend in 2018, we went under contract for the perfect property for...
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threeriversrespite
- Jun 2, 2019
- 2 min
The Story Behind the Name 'Three Rivers Respite'
As we have shared our vision for helping the foster care community, we often get asked how we came upon the name, Three Rivers Respite....
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