250th Home Completed! From Foster Care to First Home TM

Greetings! Summer is upon us and Hearts to Homes is on the move! With 250 apartments completed as of July 2021, we are proud of the work that we are doing with the support of so many individuals, foundations and other organizations. Our mission honors and supports young adults in foster care as they embark on their independent lives. This transition is challenging for anyone, but poses particular issues for those aging out of foster care. When you give to Hearts to Homes, you give these young adults the opportunity to be active participants in planning their lives. You help them build independence, pride, and confidence!

"I am beyond blessed..."

Shortly after we published our last newsletter, Hearts to Homes partnered with SCO Family of Services, providing furniture and furnishings for a young woman named Naudia. Our social media campaign took place in March under the pseudonym "Nina." (We never use real names unless the young adult gives permission.)  Naudia had this to say after receiving all of her requested furnishings. “I would like to say thank you for all the support you have provided as I have moved into my new apartment. Words cannot express how thankful I am for all the items that I’ve received. I am beyond blessed, and I am so excited to enjoy my apartment. Your help has shown me that dreams do come true, and I am now experiencing so much peace due to the service that I have obtained from your organization. Thank you again for your kindness.” Thank you to all the donors who made this possible.

Hopes and Dreams!

What are your hopes and dreams? For yourself? For your children? Our young adults have hopes and dreams, too. We know how daunting it can be to achieve life goals - even with the support of our families and friends. Here are some of the hopes and dreams of our young adults.

Having a home - a comfortable home that fills you with pride and gives you a feeling of ownership - is a first step to achieving our hopes and dreams. Your gift will help someone achieve their hopes and dreams!

Three New Agency Partnerships Announced!

Almost 700 young adults age out of care each year in New York City and Westchester County, which is why we are so happy to announce our new partnerships with Sheltering Arms, Martin de Porres Youth & Family Services and St. Dominic's Family Services. Ten apartments have already been furnished for young people from these three foster care agencies. Knowing that so many former foster youth are not able to access our services is something that keeps us up at night. That is why expanding our services to allow additional agencies to refer young adults to Hearts to Homes is important and something that we are continually assessing. Your donations have made the critical difference in our ability to expand to these three new agencies and reach more young people in need. Read more about each of our new partnerships by clicking on the logos above.

Hearts to Homes Assists More Young Adults in the Bronx and Manhattan than all Other Locations Combined!

Did you know that two out of every three referrals to Hearts to Homes are young adults who find housing in the Bronx or Manhattan? That is quite the concentration of former foster youth!⁠⁠ Read more about how it breaks down within each of these two boroughs here!

How to Help? So Many Ways to Give And Thanks to Those Who Have!

Your support at a level of $20, $10 or $5 a month will change someone's life! Social Media Shares By now, everyone has seen social media birthday fundraising campaigns. The Facebook campaigns that some of our donors have run to benefit Hearts to Homes have raised over $11,000 in the past year - that's five young adults assisted! Consider making us the beneficiary of your birthday campaign! You can also help Hearts to Homes by following us on social media and sharing our posts. See below for links to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. If you like what we post, please spread the good news and share, share, share!

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