Local community supporting foster youth transitioning to a thriving adulthood
The Challenges
Approximately 23,000 young people age out of the U.S. foster care system each year. They are struggling to adjust to adulthood. Many are homeless the day they age out. They are dealing with trauma, high rates of substance abuse, mental health issues, and extremely high rates of incarceration.
At 24 years old, 50% are unemployed.
At 21 years old, 71% of the girls are pregnant and their children are often back in the system.
This transition to adulthood without permanent family connections presents significant challenges and hinders their path toward self-sufficiency and well-being. Help is needed.
Our Mission
We offer connection, trustworthy guidance, consistency, and compassion to create a strong foundation for foster youth transitioning to adulthood. Through accountability to a local community of supporters, participants have the opportunity to strategize a game plan and take practical steps towards their individual goals. Demonstrated effort, sustained progress, and personal growth earn them a travel ticket for a life-changing world adventure, followed by ongoing support and a hand-up as they return and embark on their next adventure.
Changing lives is possible. Volunteer with us.
We aim to attract volunteers who are reliable and passionate about making a difference. You can make a profound impact on our youth. Join our team today to act as a community member, mentor, life skills teacher, event planner, fundraiser, etc... We all have something to contribute!
How Your Donations Will Be Used
We believe transparency builds trust. Every donation directly supports our mission. We are a grassroots organization with no currently paid employees. This allows us to have the vast majority of all donations go directly to our target participants, ages 18-25. Contributions help fund our youth programming, community building events, life skills training, essential operations, community outreach, participant travel experiences that expand confidence and opportunity, and the training and support of our dedicated volunteers. We are committed to using every dollar responsibly and sharing openly about how funds are used to create lasting impact.
Make a donation
Support our mission by contributing today.
We received our IRS determination letter on 5/5/26 classifying us as a public charity under IRS code section 501(c )(3) and IRC section 170. Donors can deduct contributions they make to our nonprofit under IRC section 170
Public Charity Status 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
EIN# 41-2737433
We accept donations in the form of bank transfers, online payments or cash/check mailed to our address. Contact us for our mailing address.
Ready for your next adventure? Apply to our program.
Apply now to jump into our local activities and community. Opt in for personal growth, broadened horizons, and life-changing experiences.