A Sense of Home
Mission
A Sense of Home (ASOH) prevents homelessness by creating first-ever homes for youth aging out of foster care in Los Angeles. Through home creation, community support, and ongoing resources, ASOH empowers young adults to build stable, successful lives.
Who They Serve
100% Extremely Low Income
89% Have Experienced Homelessness
97% Are BIPOC
54% Black
31% Latinx
27% Identify as LGBTQIA+
87% Young Women
54% Are Parents (90% are single mothers)
40% Enrolled in School
Ages 18–24 (majority)
What They Do
Home Creations: In just 90 minutes, 12–25 volunteers transform empty spaces into fully furnished, warm homes using 330+ donated items.
Housing Support: Helps youth secure stable housing through partner properties.
Life Support Services:
• Educational scholarships
• Financial literacy and life skills training
• Job placement and referrals
• Community engagement via the Pay-It-Forward Alumni (PIFA) network
Impact Snapshot
• 2,700+ Young Adults & Children Served
• 1,000+ Homes Created
• 82 Pay-It-Forward Alumni
• 2,700+ Volunteers
• 26 Educational Scholarships
• 93% Stably Housed After 5 Years
• 9 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)
• Suggested 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
📱 @asenseofhomeorg | @asohresources