Pizza for Hope - We are BACK and are excited for the BEST pizza of the summer.
This is held on Silver Lake in Fenton. Orders can be made by driving over to the Dock and telling us- our very own Executive Director, Tami Kromer and some of her family will be taking orders and delivering right to your boat!!!

*Timing of when your order is ready will depend on how many pizzas are ordered before yours.

📅 Date & Time:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
12:30 PM – 5 PM (or until we sell out!)

📍 Location:
Widing’s Dock – South end of the lake
(Pick up your pizza at the dock!)

🍕 Event Details:
Enjoy delicious, handmade pizza while supporting foster and adoptive families in our community!

Each pizza is just $15 – and donations are gladly accepted.

Available Toppings:
Cheese, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions, Red & Green Peppers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Green Olives, Balsamic Glaze

💵 Payment Options:
Cash, Check, or Venmo @clarashope
All proceeds go directly to Clara’s Hope to help local foster and adoptive families thrive.

📣 Order early and pick up your pizza at the dock — supplies are limited, and we may sell out fast!

SUMMER BACK TO SCHOOL BASH PARTY!!! 🎉

Clara’s Hope 5th Annual Summer Back to School Bash

📅 Date: Thursday August 6, 2026

📍 Location: Clara's Hope Family Center
2525 W. Shiawassee Ave Fenton, MI 48430

🕒 Time: 6-8PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night created especially for foster and adoptive families! ☀️

This event is all about helping families feel encouraged, connected, supported, and celebrated as they head into a new school year. We know the unique challenges many foster and adoptive families navigate, and this night is designed to create space for fun, community, and practical support.

✨ What to Expect:
Giant Inflatables, Rock Painting, Face Painting, Yard Games,
Delicious Food, Free Haircuts for Kids & Teens, Resources, Fun & Community Connection, And so much more!

School Supplies & Backpacks - Families choose what they need this year.

🎒 Families: Please register by July 31!

👉 https://form.jotform.com/clarashope/summer-family-bash-guest-registrati

This event is completely free for foster and adoptive families, but registration is required so we can prepare enough supplies, backpacks, food, and activities for everyone attending.

💛 Who’s Invited?
ALL foster and adoptive families in Genesee & Livingston County!

🌟 Why We Host This Event:
• Celebrate foster and adoptive families
• Help children feel confident heading into the school year
• Create meaningful connection and community
• Remind families they are not alone
• Equip families with practical support and encouragement

🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
It takes a huge team to create a night like this — and we need 40+ volunteers to help make it happen!

We are especially looking for:

• Event volunteers
• Barbers & hairstylists
• Activity helpers
• Food & setup teams
✔ All volunteers must complete a background check, teens may volunteer with a responsible adult.

📅 Volunteer applications due by July 6, 2026

📅 Current volunteers should sign up by July 14, 2026

👉 Interested in volunteering?
https://form.jotform.com/clarashope/summer-family-bash-volunteers-2026

Support families via the event Amazon wish list: https://a.co/03gbhhlP

🎉 Come celebrate families, build community, and help create a night kids and parents will remember long after summer ends! 🎉