The Gift of Hope:
Your gift will be matched to have 2x the impact for young people experiencing foster care.
You can give the gift of hope to uplift children, families, and young adults — like A'Tevia and Ben!
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My First Place™ helps young adults — people like me — who are aging out of the foster care system by providing us with a lot of important things that we wouldn’t get otherwise…such as free housing, education, and an employment specialist.
-A’Tevia
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I will graduate soon from UMass Boston with my bachelor’s degree on the pre-med track. I was in HopeWell’s My First Place™ program for 3.5 years and I can confidently say I would not be where I am today without the My First Place™ staff, resources, and support.
-Ben, Age 22
HopeWell’s My First Place™ program supports young people who are “aging out” of the foster care system as they launch into adulthood.
Young people often face uncertainty as they enter adulthood — and this is especially true for those doing it without the support of a permanent family. To help them reach their full potential at a pivotal time in their lives, we provide young adults who are transitioning out of the foster care system with shared, rent-free apartments. With a stable place to call home and individualized supports from our team, youth focus on their education and employment goals, build community, and establish foundations for long-term success.
Give to the 2024 Gift of Hope Campaign between now and 11:59 PM on December 31 to double your impact! Every dollar you share will be matched.
Donations go directly to running critically-needed HopeWell programs — like My First Place™ for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system, as well as our programs for children who are experiencing foster care, families who need extra support, and adults with disabilities.