2024 General Community Grants
- Amount:
- Year:
- 2024
- Field of Interest:
- At-Risk Youth, Basic Needs & Social Services, College, Education, Homelessness and Housing, Jobs and Workforce Development, Vulnerable Populations
- Program Name:
- Grant Type:
- General Community
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1998, First Place for Youth helps foster youth build the skills they need to make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood. With a wraparound support team, its My First Place program moves foster youth from homelessness and unstable living conditions into safe, affordable housing, and supports them in building a foundation for self-sufficiency through ongoing, intensive Case Management and individualized support to help them finish high school, enroll in college, develop professional skills and obtain meaningful employment. https://www.firstplaceforyouth.org/
GRANT PURPOSE
To provide one-time direct hardship relief that will help stabilize individuals and families during a time of crisis or need, substantially improving their self-sufficiency and quality of life.