A Sense of Home

A Sense of Home (ASOH) is nonprofit organization providing a community-based solution to transform the lives of youth by creating the first-ever homes of those who age out of foster care. 50% of foster youth experience homelessness and must fend for themselves without security or a foundation on which to build and move forward. Those that can secure housing have no family or community to help set up their first home, so spaces are usually empty of furniture and necessities. The ASOH team employs former foster youth and recipients of the program who pay-it-forward with a community of volunteers to furnish an aged-out youths space with high-quality furniture donations. Creating a lovely, comfortable home can dramatically shift the trajectory of one who has lived in poverty and overcome trauma. Their new space provides stability, dignity, and a foundation in which to thrive and finally belong. ASOHs community of care serves transitioning youth by providing practical & emotional support...