FOSTERING HEROES FOUNDATION
EMPOWERING foster YOUTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A GREAT LIFE
Galadriel Coury
Executive Director
Galadriel began volunteering in group homes when she was in junior high, where she learned the importance of being a role model and safe space for kids going through tough times. While studying Economics at Harvard, she was struck by how often solutions for intergenerational mobility, educational equity, homelessness, and other systemic issues overlook the foster care population. She grew to believe that it was not only morally necessary to support foster youth – the ripple effects of setting up kids for success have infinite potential.
As Executive Director, she is excited to drive long-term results for foster youth as they enter adulthood. She wants to equip foster youth with the skills and support they need to achieve jobs, housing, and self-sufficiency. By working closely with youth to meet their needs and connecting with stakeholders, organizations, and volunteers throughout the greater Phoenix community, she is confident we will meet this goal.
Kirsten Ewing
Office Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeff Coury
President & Co-Founder
Jeff is a dedicated father, husband and entrepreneur. Jeff (and his entire family) have been dedicated to the mission of helping youth in the foster care system for well over two decades. Whether it be shoe drives, donating time at adulting summits to investing time at Cowboy Camp; Jeff can be found leading the charge on the positive impact on foster youth throughout the Valley of the Sun. When Jeff isn’t focused on impacting foster youth, he can be found training for runs and triathlons, spending time with his wife, Kirsten, and their three amazing daughters and investing time in his contracting and roofing company, Citrus Grove Companies.
Rick Stoddard
High performing executive with over 40 years of business experience as an entrepreneur, founder, business leader, mentor and a trusted adviser. A history of successfully working with technology & software companies, from Enterprise customers to start-ups.
A servant leader, who uses his past experiences in the corporate and startup world to assist entrepreneurs realize their dreams in the growth of their companies.
A resident of Arizona for 25 years, Rick has a passion for quality job creation in the Arizona ecosystem. He has developed connections with an extensive network of professionals who share the vision of making Arizona a great place to live & work.
Suzy Tatz
[forthcoming]
Chuck Mitchell
Chuck’s career spanned over 30 years with Microsoft as a chief software engineer. Having part of the design and implementation of windows 95. Since Chuck’s retirement, he has and continues to be an avid mountain bike enthusiast. Chuck is currently a valley big brother and his passion for underprivileged children is second to none. Chuck holds a bachelors’ degree as a software engineer from ASU. He and his wife Cara along with their 3 Frenchie’s enjoy the beautiful sun Arizona has to offer where they call home.
Donna Jewett
Direct, genuine, highly-informed and compassionate – these are the qualities that have enabled her to gain the trust of her clients since 1994. Whether she’s providing trust reviews, family wealth planning or creating a new estate and trust, Donna is passionate about protecting the families she serves and ensuring her client’s best interests are always at the forefront.
Prior to opening the Law Office of Donna Farar Jewett, PLLC, Donna graduated cum laude in 1990 with a Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law after earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Colorado. She then gained direct legal experience as a Judicial Clerk in the Federal District Court for the District of Arizona. Afterwards, she worked at two Arizona firms where she focused on Criminal Law, Medical Malpractice and Family Law. She is a former pro tem.
Donna’s private practice had focused on Family Law and Mediation for over 25 years and evolved into Truest Law, a professional trust and estate planning practice. In addition to her years of experience, Donna relies on an established resource network to provide her clients with the added support for all their needs.
When Donna is not helping her clients, she can be found out on the Arizona trails hiking and biking. She is active in her church and the Metro-Phoenix community.
Jason Schuerhoff
[forthcoming]
Welcome to FUtuRE HEROES SUMMER Camp: Empowering Foster Youth for Life and Career
Fostering Heroes’ Future Heroes Summer Camp is a transformative experience for foster youth aged 13–18, providing a unique blend of personal growth, skill development, and outdoor adventure. Held over 2.5 days in the beautiful Northern Arizona wilderness, this camp is designed to equip teens with the tools they need to discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, and plan for a bright future.
Through engaging workshops, career exploration activities, and classic camp fun like horseback riding, archery, and campfires, we help foster youth find their paths in life. This isn’t just a camp—it’s an opportunity to inspire confidence, ignite potential, and create lifelong memories.
Help Us Make a Difference
Every foster youth deserves a chance to discover their potential and envision a bright future. Our summer camp provides this opportunity, but we need your support to make it happen.
Your Impact:
- $100 provides supplies for a camper’s creative workshop.
- $200 sponsors a camper’s meals and lodging for one day.
- $350 covers one camper’s full camp experience, including workshops, activities, and outdoor adventures.
Your donation helps us create a safe, inspiring environment where foster youth can thrive. Together, we can empower them to build skills, make connections, and dream big.
SPONSOR A CAMPER
Foster Youth Camp
| Item | Charge |
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| Donation | $NONE |
| Fees ( 3% ) | $NONE |
| Total | $No Charge |