2024 was another successful year for AFSF. This is due to meeting or exceeding all of our aforementioned goals! Here is what else we achieved:
 

• We awarded two student scholarships worth a total of $1000. Each Scholar received $500 and are attending two different schools, one coll​ege in Louisiana (Xavier University)and one university in Tennessee (Memphis University). We had a scholarship reception for our scholars that included food, music, and fellowship with them and their parents. Each Scholar was also given an AFSF certificate and backpack filled with school supplies and lots of other goodies. The reception also included  an inspirational, young entrepreneur, keynote speaker Taylor Johnson. Taylor has since become a member of our board. 

• We awarded a community organization (Rustic Roots Sanctuary) $500. They do outstanding work meeting the various needs of families, seniors, and kids with an emphasis on teaching and learning farming, gardening, sustainability, holistic health and wellness. They have a farmer's market on the grounds.

• Our board members donated Wish List items to youth in the Beyond Housing Holiday program in December.  More details on this in our Services and Supports Section.

• We are in good standing with the State of Missouri and the Internal Revenue Service.

• Our success could not have been accomplished without the dedicated board members of AFSF and all of our donors and supporters.