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
📱 @asenseofhomeorg | @asohresources
Tax ID# 47-3814056