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out events. They secured a bus and created<br />
a mobile clothes closet that was later used<br />
for Glitz, Glam & Gowns to travel around<br />
the state. Girls in foster care could “shop”<br />
for dresses and be pampered for a day.<br />
“In the beginning, we were really focused<br />
on providing resources,” says Micah. “And<br />
we did that. We still do that, and we will<br />
always provide resources, but as we have<br />
grown, we have learned that it’s not just<br />
about providing resources. It’s also very<br />
important to build relationships.”<br />
The realization launched the dream of<br />
a retreat – a facility focused solely on the<br />
needs of foster families. BigHouse downsized<br />
to a much smaller location and concentrated<br />
efforts on fundraising. They<br />
initiated the BigHouse Hustle, a monthly<br />
movement challenge where participants<br />
agree to log 31, 65 or 100 miles over the<br />
course of 31 days. In the first week, 555<br />
people in 22 states had signed up and more<br />
Photos courtesy of Matthan Brown of Matthan Brown Photography<br />
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