A Sense of Home

Mission

A Sense of Home (ASOH) prevents homelessness by creating first-ever homes and a community for youth aging out of foster care in Los Angeles. Through home creations, community support, and ongoing resources, ASOH empowers former foster youth  to build stable, successful lives.


Who They Serve

100% Extremely Low Income

85% Have Experienced Homelessness

96% Are BIPOC

          54% Black

          31% Latinx

24% Identify as LGBTQIA+

85% Young Women

70% Are Parents

48% Enrolled in School

Ages 18–25 (majority)


What They Do

Home Creations: In just 90 minutes, 15-25 volunteers transform empty spaces into fully furnished, warm homes using 330+ donated items.

Housing Support: Helps youth secure vouchers and stable housing through partner properties.

Ongoing Supportive Services:

•  Educational scholarships

•  Financial literacy and life skills training

•  Job placement and referrals

•  Connections to resources including free counseling, mentorship, parenting classes, and  legal support

•  Community engagement via the Pay-It-Forward Ambassador (PIFA) network


Impact Snapshot

•  2,800+ Young Adults & Children Served

•  1,050+ Homes Created

•  99 Pay-It-Forward Ambassadors

•  26,250+ Volunteers

•  26 Educational Scholarships

•  85% Stably Housed After 3 Years

•  10 Years of Life-Changing Service


How You Can Help

Sponsor a Home Creation

•  Volunteer with a group to furnish and decorate a home (Thu–Sat, up to 25 people)

•  Donation: $8,000

Donate Furniture

•  Gently used/new home furnishings and decor

•  Drop-off by appointment or shop from the Amazon Wish List

Donate Funds

•  100% tax-deductible contributions of any size

•  Help provide long-term stability and resources 

Volunteer

•  Help build furniture, organize donations, and assemble kits at the warehouse

•  Tue–Sat, 9am–4pm (2-hour minimum; group donations encouraged)


Contact & Social


📍 3457 W El Segundo Blvd #A, Hawthorne, CA 90250

📧 volunteer@asenseofhome.org

📞 424.269.0646

🌐 asenseofhome.org

📱 @asenseofhomeorg | @asohresources

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