Happy Holidays from Trinity Haven friend

Holiday Edition | December 2022

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We are excited to bring you the most up-to-date information about Trinity Haven:

who we are, what we're up to and how YOU can get involved!

Welcome Levi Wagner,

Trinity Haven's new

Host Homes Program Director

Levi (he/him) has a passion for young people and has spent the last 20 years working to build up youth and young adults by meeting them where they are and helping them see their potential and promise. He has earned degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University and Ashford University in youth ministry and education, respectively. And he is a member in good standing with The Journey Youth Worker Fellowship and the National After-School Association.

Levi works hard to understand the unique experiences of those who come into and through his life and wants to help everyone feel accepted and connected to a supportive community. Most recently, he has done this by working to help end youth homelessness in Indianapolis alongside many wonderful individuals and organizations. Levi also volunteers his time with GenderNexus, OutCare, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Outreach, Inc.

Levi is engaged to be married, has three dogs and a cat, loves sports and reading, and is very proud to be left-handed. Born and raised in Indiana, he is a proud Hoosier who sees great potential in our small state and the people living here.

Levi is so excited to join the Trinity Haven team and cannot wait to see what amazing things are coming for this young and vital organization’s future!

Real Talk

It has been an incredible year, full of joys and sorrows, triumphs and loss. Through it all, fulfilling our mission to house and support LGBTQ youth and young adults brings so many wonderful opportunities and challenges and an overwhelming feeling of purpose. We are doing it, friends. And we couldn't do it without your love and support. We are so very grateful for you. Thank you.

At both our Transitional Living Program and our Host Homes Program, Trinity Haven is a place where LGBTQ youth/young adults know that they are welcome...that they belong here. And where they are really seen—not just as kids who need shelter but as young people who are bright, courageous, and bursting with gifts and talents, strengths and abilities.

If you haven't already done so, please make your gift for 2022 today—a gift that will allow Trinity Haven to continue to provide a warm, nourishing home and a path to independence. Your donation makes our community stronger. Right now, it tells LGBTQ youth/young adults that you see them. You love them. And you’ll ensure they have a home. All you have to do is click here.

And if you have already done so, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Your support means the world to me, and I am honored to lead this organization knowing I have you in my corner. Have a safe and glorious holiday season, however you celebrate.

With gratitude,

Jenni

Trinity Haven's 2022 Holiday Helpers

We are incredibly blessed this holiday season as the young people in both of our programs have been showered with gifts, cookies, gift cards, and most importantly, love!

Thank you to the following fabulous folks who have been so very generous:

Downey Avenue Christian Church

First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church

Indiana Crossroads Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Roberts Park United Methodist Church

St. Peter's United Church of Christ

Union Chapel United Methodist Church

Donor Appreciation:

Well Done Marketing

We cannot begin to tell you how incredible our friends at Well Done Marketing are. In addition to donating their time and talent to creating an amazing video for our Host Homes Program, this week they brought new winter coats for all of our program participants and a surprise donation of $1,550! Thank you Grace and the entire team at Well Done Marketing - Happy Holidays, indeed!

The Three Easiest

Ways to Give

Did you know you can support Trinity Haven by by making an online donation, setting up recurring donations, and just by shopping?

It's true!

Online donations (one-time or recurring) are really easy. Click here to get started right now!

If you are already making a monthly recurring donation (thank you!), please consider increasing your giving by $5 or $10 a month. That small increase on your part could make a big difference for us. You can make that change by emailing Will to update your current monthly donation amount.

Shopping! If you shop at Kroger or Amazon.com, you can support Trinity Haven by taking a couple steps online. While individual contributions made through Kroger and Amazon may seem modest, they do add up!

Please click the logos to the right for directions on how to make us your charitable organization or to begin making recurring monthly donations. To add Trinity Haven to your Kroger Community Rewards, use the code VL696.

Wish Lists

Trinity Haven provides a safe, affirming home, and it takes your support to buy groceries, toilet paper, keep the lights on--all the things! The household items wish list is here. There is also a list for cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items here.

The Need and Our Mission

There is a significant difference between ‘all are welcome here’ and ‘this was created with you in mind’. – Marcus Harrison Green

Trinity Haven offers safe, welcoming, affirming housing created specifically for LGBTQ youth/young adults. Trinity Haven provides each resident housing and services to prepare them for independent living, and they work alongside an engagement specialist to build an individualized plan that leads to their independence. Support services focus on education, employment, well-being and self-sufficiency and are designed to create an atmosphere of acceptance, community and belonging.

Our mission is to provide safe, affirming housing for LGBTQ youth experiencing housing instability.

To make a secure donation to Trinity Haven, please click here.

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