From a Random Act of Kindness to

900 HOMES & COUNTING

From a Random Act of Kindness to

900 HOMES & COUNTING

A Sense of Home strives to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes for youth aging out of foster care with donated furniture and home goods. 50% of those struggling with homelessness are former foster youth. The homeless crisis can only end through prevention.

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Home of the
Month

Long-time ASOH volunteers kick off 2024 with a Home Creation for Ariyuanna.

Support a college student by ensuring their dorm room feels & functions like home

You can make a $1,000 donation here or
create a dorm-room kit with help of your friends.

Sponsor a Home Creation

  • Sponsoring the creation of a home in the individual or family’s apartment
  • $8k donation
  • Up to 24 volunteers (depends on the size of the home)
  • You will receive details of the individual or family you are creating a home for
  • Feel free to bring anything your heart desires, for example β€” welcome home gift baskets
  • Videos and photos provided
  • ASOH provides all items for the home including refreshments and lunch for you and your family
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Sponsor a Home in Someone’s Honor

  • Donate $8k to sponsor a home in honor of someone you adore
  • We will send an animated card revealing this gift to the individual you are honoring
  • We will send you the video of your home creation and can further dedicate it to the individual you are honoring
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Wishlist Shopping Online

  • You may want to share with your community & colleagues the ASOH wishlist asenseofhome.org/asoh-wishlists.
  • This is updated weekly to reflect the items ASOH is in most need of to install all 250+ items in the every home that we create.
  • For example if you click on our wishlist you will notice that we are in great need of crib mattresses and decor.
  • Your colleagues could shop online for this list, or you might choose to do a decor drive at your company β€” where everyone brings in decor to the office on a specified date and then you deliver all of the decor donations to the ASOH warehouse on a Tuesday.
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From One Kid to Another

Are you ready to change a child's life?

  • Take a look at your possessions. What don’t you really need?
  • If you are an 8-year-old, and you have out grown your amazing 7-year-old clothes β€” Please collect and prepare them for a child who needs these right now.
  • Neatly fold all of your favorite 7-year-old clothes and place it in one of your largest organizer boxes.
  • Then add shoes, socks, schools supplies, books, toys and games.
  • Write a note especially for the 7-year-old who is going to receive these items.
  • Create a label for the outside of the box and label β€œ7-year-old”. Then tell all your friends to do the same!!
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Volunteer at the ASOH Warehouse in Hawthorne

  • Schedule 2 hour or 4 hour volunteer activities
  • Tuesdays through Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Individuals and/or small groups of volunteers
  • Create custom kits for homes
  • Build furniture
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Donate Furniture & Homewares

With every new beginning, comes the opportunity to donate furniture & homewares. We thank you for thinking of A Sense of Home for your donations.

  • It is important to note that we only accept undamaged items.
  • Donors are asked to have all items delivered by their movers or companies, such as Lugg or Dolly.
  • Deliveries are made to the ASOH warehouse: 3457 W. El Segundo Blvd. Unit A. Hawthorne CA 90250.
  • All donation deliveries must be scheduled.
  • Go to asenseofhome.org/donate-furniture-housewares for more information and to complete your donation form.
  • Upload photos of all furniture items to ensure the size will work within the small spaces in which we create homes.
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Love Library – Book Drive

We welcome and thank you for undertaking a book drive to inspire and help enhance education for the amazing young people we serve.

  • We install a Love Library in each home both for kids and for the young adults we serve.
  • To participate in the book drive, you can collect donated books or purchases.
  • Go to asenseofhome.org/love-library for our suggested reading list and where you can purchase.
  • We ask that you ship your β€œLove Library” packages to the ASOH warehouse: 3457 W. El Segundo Blvd. Unit A. Hawthorne CA 90250.
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Creating your own Fundraising Campaign

  • Raise $8,000 to sponsor a home creation on site
  • Go to justgiving.com/campaign/asenseofhome
  • Your team gets to create the home, or make it a virtual home creation and you will receive a video and dedicate it to a loved one or a group of individuals.
  • On-site home creations occur when daily LA COVID caseloads are lower than 500/day.
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Create Welcome Home Kits

  • Prepare welcome home baskets and kits for ASOH recipients.
  • The kits and baskets are designed to serve a specific function or to make a specific room functional.
  • For example, cooking kits ensure a fully functional kitchen and yummy cooking.
  • Go to asenseofhome.org/welcome-home-baskets for a full list of each kit.
  • Watch this video to get inspired youtu.be/kVCBWn9_F7I
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Latest Press

Michelle Rodriguez Recalls Being ‘Ripped Away’ from Mom and Placed in Foster Care at 6 at the A Sense of Home 2022 Gala.

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Create Your Own Fundraising Campaign

Rally your community and friends in innovative ways to ensure A Sense of Home can keep up with increasing demands for home creations in Los Angeles, and help ASOH open in cities across the country.

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EXCLUSIVE ONLINE AUCTION

Explore items available for bidding at A Sense of Home’s exclusive online auction, including aΒ VIP Heitz Cellars Napa Valley ExperienceΒ package! All proceeds will go towards creating homes for aged out foster youth.

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Thank you to the Fahey family and friends for being Jewell’s community! πŸ₯° It’s beautiful when we see one family showing up for another. The Faheys truly embody what it means to be part of the #ASOH community.Β 

If you and your family are interested in joining the ASOH Community by sponsoring a #HomeCreation, reach out to volunteer@asenseofhome.org

#asenseofhome #communitypowered #fostercareempowerment #volunteer #giveback
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We are truly inspired by ASOH Alumna @chy_mellow for bravely sharing her story with @devinenews on @foxla! It’s not easy to be so open and vulnerable about personal experiences, but Chy consistently demonstrates grace and strength.❀️

Representation is crucial, highlighting the real-life experiences of foster youth during and after their time in the system is essential.

A big thank you to Chy and Christine for being champions for the foster care community!🫢

#fosteryouthempowermentΒ  #fosteryouthmatter
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How does a #HomeCreation impact a former foster youth’s life?Β 

Alumni Jazmine shares with us what life has been like for her and her daughter Natalia since they moved into their ✨home✨ and became a part of the ASOH Community in December.πŸ₯°
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Thank you to the wonderful volunteers from Untitled Entertainment who gave Robert and his sister Aaliyah the step up they needed to make their first-ever house a home!🏠❀️

The support you have shown Robert and Aalyiah extends to their younger siblings and entire family who are excited to share a home-cooked meal in their new home together.Β πŸ₯°

#asoh #asenseofhome #fosteryouthempowerment #communitypowered
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Home decor is a HUGE part of the #HomeCreation process. Framed family photosπŸ–ΌοΈ, utilizing their favorite colors🌈, artworkπŸ—Ώ, and plants πŸͺ΄ - it’s those extra special details that transform an empty space into a home and show the individuals and families we serve that they are truly cared for.🏠❀️

Be a part of creating a home and DONATE your gently used home decor items to #asenseofhome or click the link in our bio to SHOP #ASOH’s Amazon Wishlist.Β πŸ₯°

#communitypowered #fosteryouthempowerment #giveback
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Shoutout to the @asohoakwood High School Club for creating a warm and cozy home for Taylor and her twin boys!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

These extraordinary students fundraised all school year to raise enough funds to sponsor a #HomeCreation with #ASOH. They were even able to partner with local business @cocoaandcandygram who graciously agreed to donate a portion of sales to the Oakwood High Club. Now that’s what we call community building! Thank you to everyone who played a part in ensuring that Taylor and her boys had a safe, secure, and warm place to call home. 🏠❀️

Click the link in our bio to learn how you can START YOUR OWN #ASOH CLUB!

#communitypowered #giveback #fosteryouthempowerment #fosteryouthmatter #volunteer
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How precious is Angela’s family!? Help us welcome home Angela and her three beautiful children Gianna, Jacob, and baby Lydia. ❀️❀️❀️

The #ASOH team was joined by many first-time and long-time volunteers who had a blast creating a home for Angela. 🏠πŸ₯³

We are extremely proud of all that she has accomplished and are inspired by her aspirations to become a foster mom AND a social worker. With this new foundation of home and the #asenseofhome community to support her, we have no doubts that Angela will achieve great things!πŸ‘

#fosteryouthempowerment #homelessnessprevention #communitypowered #volunteer
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Happy #socialworkermonth from #asenseofhome! We are honored to work alongside so many passionate, committed, and hardworking social workers who serve those impacted by the foster care system. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘β 
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Thank you to all of the Social Workers out there who dedicate themselves tirelessly to support individuals, families, and communities in need. We see you, value you, and celebrate you! ❀️⁠
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This year’s theme, #EmpoweringSocialWorkers, asks our community to advocate for and lift up our Social Workers. Show a #SocialWorker some love and gratitude in the comments below!⁠
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#Socialworkermonth2024 #communitypowered #advocate #empowerment #ASOH #socialworkerappreciation
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Years after receiving her #HomeCreation, Valencia has become an essential part of the #asenseofhome community.🫢

Valencia pays it forward every chance she gets, inspiring new #ASOH Alumni by sharing her story and positive outlook.Β πŸ’–

The support Valencia received from A Sense of Home has catapulted and motivated her to accomplish so much in just a few short years. Today, Valencia maintains her home, graduated with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and is working towards her goal of opening a private practice - wow!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Congratulations on all of your success Valencia! You are an inspiration and a testament to the work we do!❀️

#communitypowered #fosteryouthempowerment
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Happy 21st birthday, Robert! What a wonderful occasion to mark this next chapter in your life. Enjoy celebrating in your new home!πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚

Send Robert birthday wishes in the comments below!πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆ

#ASOH #asenseofhome
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A Sense of Home | The After-Foster-Care Community
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