Posts by Anna's House Foundation

Last week, during what seemed like a typical staff meeting, our team at Anna’s House Foundation was surprised in the most unforgettable way. Students from Oklahoma Christian School’s Student Council walked in with big smiles and even bigger news—we had been chosen as the 2026 HEROES Week recipient. Tears, hugs, and stunned silence filled the…

With nearly eight years under her belt as the executive director of Anna’s House Foundation, Katherine Craig is a natural connector and is using that gift every day in her job. She was just 12 years old when the Oklahoma City bombing happened, and she remembers vividly the way the community came together. Seeing the…

The The Manzano family’s journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and that God’s plans are alwaysbetter than we could ever expect! In 2019, Humberto and Maria finally received a positive pregnancy test after years of fertility treatment.Sadly, Maria miscarried before the due date of July 2020. In their devastation, they decided tofoster, wanting to…

Do you have a cherished childhood memory of a family vacation that still brings a smile to your face? The Easteps, a foster family with Anna’s House Foundation, took a trip of a lifetime to California with TEN kids this past month!  They packed up the van and drove 17 hours to arrive at their…

Few entities withstood the coronavirus pandemic unblemished. Restaurants struggled, personal care services were hurt and the travel industry was brought to a halt. Most segments of society have recovered. Some are thriving. But some ― including foster care ― are still struggling. This is especially true in Oklahoma. In a state that is ranked 46th for…

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – A local nonprofit is inviting the community to give back in celebration of United Acts of Kindness Day. The Anna’s House Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit focused on providing sturdy and loving homes to children in Oklahoma. The nonprofit is teaming up with First United Bank to celebrate United Acts of Kindness Day on…

Meet the McSwain family from Tuttle, Oklahoma – an outgoing, sports-loving bunchwith a deep-rooted passion for making a difference in the lives of others. The McSwain family began their fostering journey in the summer of 2019, inspired largely by an eye-opening mission trip to Africa that confirmed the inner calling that Randi McSwain, devoted wife…

What comes to mind when you think of the term “gold standard”? For me, it is when a business sets an exceptional example by fully supporting its local nonprofits in all ways. I have spent more than 24 years in the nonprofit sector, and as an executive director of a nonprofit, I spend a lot…

“FOSTERING HOPE” By Taylor Bollinger May 2023 “The Foundation addresses the physical and emotional needs of foster families. In addition to clothing and the tangible resources needed to support a child, Anna’s House connects families with the preparation, training, and community support throughout their fostering journey. “I think of a little one showing up in…

“A couple years ago, I was finishing up my undergrad degree at UCO and needed to complete myfirst 25-hour field study (internship). I had to find an organization within the Edmond area thatwent within the lines of family development and human sciences. I grew up in Mustang andwas new to the Edmond area and had…