Help us bring unsheltered teens HOME!

Julie's* Story:

“Almost two years ago I became homeless and I was stuck with everything - resources, needs, etc. I called a lot of people to get help but no one could. Then I finally got in touch with HOME and they helped me right away! I didn’t need to wait, they were willing to help me in a heartbeat and from the start I appreciated that! HOME has helped me with things such as body wash, laundry soap, clothes if needed, winter stuff such as umbrellas and a coat. They even provided a laptop for me to be able to attend via Zoom and use it for college. I have also utilized the Youth Empowerment Program at HOME. I graduated from their program. This helped me build a resume, practiced mock interviews and I was paid to do it. I appreciate everything that HOME has done for me so much!”

*We change the names of our youth to protect their privacy.

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's HOME Youth Services program builds relationships with youth experiencing homelessness, meeting their immediate needs, connecting them to caring adult role models, and working to place them in safer circumstances. HOME's Day Center, The Drop In, and emergency shelter, Taylor's House, serves 11 - 18-year-olds. HOME offers case management, food, shelter, housing stabilization services, skill development and job training.

Other ways to support HOME Youth Services:

Check

Please make checks payable to Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, write HOME Youth Services in the subject line, and mail or bring to:

2475 Center St NE
Salem, OR 97301

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many companies match donations made by their employees to registered nonprofit organizations. You can ask your company if they might be able to match your donation this year. The impact of your gift to HOME Youth Services could potentially be doubled!

Volunteer

There are a lot of ways to get involved:

• Practicum and internships.
• One time or periodic groups to deep clean, paint, organize supplies etc.
• Collect and turn in cans for our Bottle Drop account.
• Facilitate activities—sports, art, journaling, music etc.
• Guest speaker for our Youth Empowerment Program or peer support groups.
• Host a group of youth at your local business for an educational experience or internship.
• Data entry and other administrative tasks.
• Outreach—street and community based events.

Fill out a volunteer form and email it to hyrc@mwvcaa.org: HOME Volunteer Form

Donate Supplies

We work with numerous local partners to provide supplies to help our youth thrive. Check out our donation wish list here: HOME Wish List

Email hyrc@mwvcaa.org or call 503-391-6428 to schedule a supply drop-off time!