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House OC Youth

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Campaign Update 1/28/20:

THIS JUST IN: Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all donations will be ***MATCHED up to $31,000*** through Friday, January 31! 

This is an amazing opportunity for us to reach our goal! But we only have 3 days to take advantage of the donor matching, so donate by Friday to double your impact!

If you have already donated, THANK YOU! Please help us by spreading the word and sharing this opportunity to make a difference with your family and friends.

Thank you,
The WelcomeHomeOC Team

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Campaign Update 1/24/20:

5 OC Youth Still Need Our Help!

We are getting closer! There are five young adults who are still homeless and the clock is ticking. We need $63,350 to help house the remaining five!

The power to prevent these young individuals from living on the streets is in our hands. Please donate today!

Thank you,
The WelcomeHomeOC Team

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Campaign Update 1/9/20:

6 OC Youth Still Need Our Help!

We’re almost there – thanks to your generous support and donations so far we’ve got the funding we need to help 12 former foster youth find a home!

But there are six young adults who are still homeless and the clock is ticking. We need $76,020 to help house these six!

That’s just $12,670 per youth to ensure they have a home where they can stabilize, grow, thrive, and contribute on their own. Donate today!

Thank you,
The WelcomeHomeOC Team

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Help House Orange County Homeless Youth Campaign  - November 2019

Did you know there are 271 youth in Orange County, California who are experiencing homelessness? This includes many young individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 who have aged out of the foster care system. They are on their own with no support system to lean on, and the clock is ticking.
                                     
These are former foster youth who had been placed into the foster care system for various reasons including the sudden death of their parents or being removed from dangerous and unstable families. Some had even been victims of human trafficking.

Once out of the foster care system, homelessness is a daily concern.

Orange County is one of only two communities in California to receive HUD's brand new Foster Youth To Independence Initiative housing vouchers.

25 former foster youth have qualified and already been identified in Orange County, but they need help finding housing that will accept these vouchers, as well as help covering security deposits holding fees furnishings, and move-in costs.

We have already secured funding to house seven former foster youth through our WelcomeHomeOC Program. Help us raise $228,060* to help house the remaining 18.

Are you in? Donate now, and please share this link with your friends and family!

In gratitude,

The WelcomeHomeOC Team


*Any extra funds raised as part of this campaign will be used for programs supporting our mission to improve lives in Orange County, California.

Organizer

United to End Homelessness
Organizer
Irvine, CA
Orange County United Way
 
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