Idaho Coffee Company (ICC) in Pocatello has crafted a remarkable signature latte named "Home Sweet Home." With 100 percent of the proceeds going to the 6th Annual Foster Care Christmas Fundraiser, this latte is making a significant impact. Deidra Terrell, the owner of ICC, has been actively involved in the fundraiser from its inception, donating time, money, and shopping and wrapping gifts. This year, she took it a step further by introducing the "Home Sweet Home" latte.Delicious and Meaningful
"The 'Home Sweet Home' latte is a cozy combination of a shortbread cookie and caramel, available in iced, blended, or steamer forms. It truly is a delicious treat," said Terrell. "Without fundraisers like this, many foster kids might go without even one gift during Christmas. It's heartwarming to be a part of something that can bring a little joy to these children's lives."Availability and Impact
This signature latte is available through November 23 at both ICC locations - 2806 South 5th and 322 East Chubbuck Road in the Pocatello/Chubbuck area. The funds raised from the sale of these lattes will directly benefit the youth served by The Village, a foster care closet in Blackfoot. Local Southeast Idaho & Co. Properties realtors Brandon and Jess DesFosses started the Annual Foster Care Christmas Fundraiser in 2019 to support children in foster care during the holiday season. After experiencing firsthand the limited resources for holiday gifts when they fostered their own daughter, they were inspired to make a difference.Support from Local Businesses
Approximately 3,000 youth are in and out of foster care statewide annually, according to the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare. This year's success of the fundraiser has been made possible by generous contributions from local businesses such as the Building Contractors Association of Southeast Idaho, The Popcorn Shop, Brekka Hartman Photography, Fresh Prep Pocatello, Golden Permanent Jewelry, Idaho Coffee Company, Lettie Boutique, Belnap Orthodontics, Blush Beauty Spa, Lachere's Fab 5, Kallista Laser & Aesthetics, Museum of Clean, Double B Beef, and Barrie's Ski & Sports. These businesses have come together to ensure that foster children have a special Christmas.Community Support
Jess and Brandon DesFosses also praised the community for supporting the "Gathering of the Ghouls" Halloween Brunch Fundraiser at The Hive in October. This event brought together sponsors and attendees in a fun and festive way to raise money for the fundraiser. "We are incredibly grateful for our wonderful community stepping up to make sure these kids feel special and cared for on Christmas day," said Jess.For more information on how to get involved, check out the Instagram pages @heypoky and @idahomerealestate.
