Impact Blog
New Backpack, New Confidence
From clothing donation drives to gift card collections and birthday gift deliveries, it is always a special occasion when our community is able to support our youth in such a tangible way.
Summer of Celebration: More Store, More Sole
In April of this year, our store expanded to provide more space, hold more treasures, and create more impact for young people served by Youth Homes. What made this project all the more special is that it was run by one of the young adults who receives our services.
Lafayette Community Day at Cherry Lane
On the morning of June 3rd, a community full of people gathered in the center of their town and spent the morning making a huge impact, simply because they care.
Our Team of Handy Superheroes!
While maintaining safe and upkept spaces is a critical aspect of our youth's wellbeing, their trauma response behaviors can often lead to them being destructive to the houses and anything in them - this is a challenge.
Winter Wishes Come True Thanks to Lamorinda Families
A difficult truth about the youth in our programs is that the holidays have not always been “the most wonderful time of the year.”
A Year of TAY Events: What have we been up to?
Since February, our incredible transition-age youth team in collaboration with our community outreach coordinator have planned monthly events for our TAY youth to gather, socialize, and grow in different ways than what they practice in their therapeutic environment.
Community Cares: A Year-in-Review of This Village’s Good Work
In 2022, we have seen individuals, groups, businesses, organizations, and others still show up for our young people. The way everyone brought their own unique talents and resources together for one mission continues to demonstrate that This Community Cares - this is the magic of our community.
Strength, Stability, Security – A New Fence for Cherry Lane
This past month, a fence installation project at Cherry Lane spurred a new and exciting partnership with the hardworking team at Rebuilding Together East Bay North.
Birthday Wishes!
Our community come together to make birthday wishes come true for foster youth!
Sweet Smiles for Valentine’s
Volunteers make a big impact by celebrating and supporting youth to feel cared for, valued, and seen.
Meet Our Intern, Hailey!
Learn about Hailey and her contributions to Youth Homes as a Marketing Volunteer!
Meet Peggy Flemming
Celebrating Peggy Flemming long-time volunteer, and supporter of Youth Homes.
Collaborating to Create Connections
Danielle and Milly John use their love of art to inspire youth in our Transition Age Youth and Residential programs.