Be a Door - Donate Homes And Make A Difference!
Transition Age Youth, generally spanning the ages of 18 to 24, encounter distinct obstacles in their quest for and preservation of appropriate housing. Upon exiting the foster care system, these individuals frequently find themselves devoid of the support and stability that once characterized their situation. Lacking a permanent familial structure or guardianship, they are compelled to independently navigate the complexities of the housing market and other associated challenges.
A significant number of transition age youth are confronted with financial impediments that hinder their ability to secure housing independently. They may possess negligible savings, limited employment prospects, and no access to subsidies or rental assistance programs that could alleviate their financial burden. Furthermore, young adults exiting the foster care system may not have completed their high school education or acquired the requisite skills for stable employment. This further complicates their search for housing and their pursuit of financial stability.
Sustained housing is pivotal to the well-being and success of transition age youth transitioning out of foster care. Foster Love is dedicated to addressing the needs of these youth by forging partnerships with banks and individuals who are willing to donate their homes.
BE-A-DO0R
Donation List 2024
By donating $21,000, individuals, families, organizations, and businesses can sponsor three entire Foster Home Creations as volunteers secure housing vouchers and assistance to create and furnish homes. Our pioneering instrument to measure how experiences of collective assembly positively impact society is dramatically improving and the budget of $21,000 results in three foster youth served.
$7,000 per Home Creation
Itemized List
LIVINGROOM& ADJACENT DINING AREA
Three-Seater Sofa (1) Club Chair (1-2) Ottomans (1-2)
Two-Seater Sofa (1) Side Tables (2-4) Coffee Table (1) Console Table (1) Desk & Chair (1) Bookcase (1)
Area Rug (1)
Throw Pillows with Covers (4-6) Wall Art (4-6)
Table Lamps (2)
Dining Table for Four (1)
Dining Chairs (4)
KITCHEN
Tongs (1)
Whisk (1)
Spatula (1)
Ladle (1)
Turner (1) Wooden Spoon (1) Pasta Fork (1)
Can Opener (1) Cutting Knives Set Baking Dish (1) Tupperware Set (1)
Pots & Pans (2 each)
Forks / Knives / Spoons (6 of each)
KITCHEN (cont’d) Cereal Bowls (6) Salad Plates (4) Dinner Plates (6) Peeler (1)
Strainer (1)
Measuring Spoon Set (1) Measuring Cup Set (1) Cheese Grater (1)
Drinking Glasses (6)
Coffee Cups (6)
Utensil Drawer Holder (1)
Frozen Organic Meals Unprocessed Foods Cleaning Set
APPLICANCE & ELECTRONICS
Refrigerator
(1) Stove
(1) Microwave
(1) Toaster Oven
(1) Blender
(1) Coffee Maker
(1) Fan
(2) Flatscreen i
Bathmat (1) Shower Curtain (1)
Shower Curtain Hook Set (1)
Shower Curtain Rod (1) Bath Towels (3)
Hand Towels (4) Waste Basket (1)
Toilet Paper Roll (1) Soap Holder (1) Hygiene Products
Queen Bed Frame (1)
Queen Mattress (1)
Dresser / Storage Shelf / Armoire (1)
Nightstands (2)
Additional Seating (1)
if space permits
Area Rug (1)
Table Lamp (2)
(with shade, harp, finials)
Wall Art (4)
Throw Blanket (1)
Throw Pillows with Covers (5) Queen Sheet Set (fitted & flat) (1) Duvet / Comforter (1)
Duvet Cover (1)
Standard Size Pillows (4) Standard Size
Pillowcases (4)
clothing, shoes, books, supplies
Artwork (12-14) HOME Sign (1)
Clear Vases (varying sizes) (4) Colored Vases (varying sizes) (4) Artificial Pot Plants (1)
Artificial Potted Succulent Set (1) Set of Décor Bowls (1)
Curtains (single color)
Curtain Rods (8)
Candles
Candle Holders
Wholesome Frozen Meals
PPE masks
Tool Kit
