Promises2Kids, a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to helping foster children in San Diego County, recognized 40 "Changemakers for Children" for their leadership and commitment to foster youths at an event Nov. 9 at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla.
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Promises2Kids, a foster-child advocacy and child abuse prevention organization started by two La Jollans, has come a long way in the past four decades. As the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, founders Renee Comeau and Norma Hirsh spoke with the
La Jolla Light to reflect on Promises2Kids’ past and future.
After her daughter was born, Hirsh started volunteering at the Hillcrest Receiving Home emergency shelter for children. Having seen and heard of horrific examples of child mistreatment, she knew she needed to act.
Comeau said she had a tragic childhood she lost three brothers and wanted to do whatever she could to help children in challenging circumstances.