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Welcome to our news and insights hub, your go-to source for stories, updates, and breakthroughs from across our foundation’s work. Here, you’ll find inspiring blogs, the latest news, and in-depth features that highlight the impact of our projects, the communities we serve, and the people driving change. Whether it’s celebrating milestones, sharing lessons learned, or announcing new initiatives, this is where we keep you connected to the heart of our mission.

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Wrapping up 2025: A Year of Growth, Grit, and Greater Impact

As we close out 2025, we’re pausing to celebrate a year that reminded us, again, what’s possible when compassion meets commitment. Last year, our work centered primarily on providing financial support through The Compass Project, ensuring children in foster care received the therapy they needed to heal, grow, and rebuild. And while that foundation remained strong, 2025 became the year we stretched further, reached wider, and expanded the ways we uplift young lives. This year

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Dec 22, 20252 min read

A Season of Gratitude: Reflections from the Heart

November always brings a special kind of warmth, the kind that reminds us to slow down, reflect, and say thank you . At the Junaid & Wassia Family Foundation, gratitude isn’t just something we celebrate once a year, it's woven into everything we do, every child we serve, and every story we’re a part of. This month, we celebrated Veterans Day, honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage and selflessness. Their spirit of service continues to inspi

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Nov 24, 20252 min read

Honoring Our Veterans: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Heroes

This Veterans Day, we’re saluting the courage, dedication, and heart of our nation’s heroes - and we’re excited to shine a light on a new initiative that’s close to ours: the Military Mentorship Program . Designed for youth in foster care across Northeast Florida who dream of serving, this program pairs them with real-life veterans. These mentors aren’t just sharing stories, they’re offering guidance, leadership lessons, and hands-on support to help these young people build c

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Nov 11, 20251 min read

Fostering Bonds and Wellbeing: Highlights from the Compass Project Girls’ Mental Health Outing

What better way to celebrate Mental Health Day than with a little fun, laughter, and friendly competition? The girls from The Compass Project hit the lanes for a lively bowling session and then kept the good vibes going with a trip to the arcade! The day was all about stepping out of routine, enjoying time together, and relaxing in a positive space. Between the strikes, high-fives, and shared giggles, the girls practiced teamwork and built confidence. They learned that carin

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Oct 24, 20251 min read

Mental Health Is Health: Foster Kids Deserve Care without Stigma

This October, as the World observes Mental Health Month, we join the global call to action with one simple truth: Mental Health is Health. For Foster children, this truth is not just a slogan, it’s a lifeline. Children in foster care often carry heavy emotional burdens. Many have experienced trauma, loss, and instability long before they ever enter a safe home. These experiences can leave deep scars, affecting their ability to trust, cope, and dream about the future. That’s w

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Oct 16, 20252 min read