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The Power of Healthy Goodbyes
As we welcome a new year and say goodbye to another, it’s a reminder of the importance of closure. While […]
Holiday Giving
During this season of generosity, YOU make this holiday season bright for a teen from foster care! We know there […]
Pumpkin Carving meetUP and Teen Halloween Ideas
Halloween can be a tricky holiday for teens; they often feel too old to dress up and go trick-or-treating but […]
#BeKind21 Challenge
The definition of kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. We’re so thankful for the examples of […]
We’re Hiring!
…well sort of. We are actually recruiting an AmeriCorps Member under the California Foster Youth Initiative AmeriCorps Program. This awesome […]
Mentor Training Cohort 4
Mentors are the most incredible volunteers. Our mentors are held to extremely high standards and undergo thorough trauma-informed, strength-based training. […]
Big Day of Giving
Big Day of Giving is a unique day of philanthropy happening on May 2nd! YOU can empower brighter futures and […]
Mindful Self-care: Skills to Heal Trauma
As the challenges of the pandemic continue, Mindful Self-care was the perfect topic for our recent UPshop. Mindfulness is the […]
Home is More Than a Place
One of the greatest transitions into adulthood is moving into that first place that’s all yours (even if you rent […]