Foster care advocates host resource fair and film screening in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Local foster care organizations teamed up to host a resource fair at The Point 14 movie theater in Wilmington on Saturday. 

The resource fair coincides with a screening of “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” a film about a bishop and his wife who adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place children in the foster care system in the small town of Possum Trot, TX.  

Executive Director of the Restored Souls Foundation Melissa Matthews said she and other advocates hope the documentary will inspire potential foster parents in our area. 

“Right now there are over 300 children in foster care, and less than 150 families to support them,” Matthews said. “So we wanted to come out to the community and say ‘hey, you watched the movie, you see the need. That same need is here in Wilmington and here is how you can support us.'” 

Matthews added that even if you are not ready to become a foster parent, you can still support others in the community by donating to organizations like the Foster Pantry of Wilmington.