I have worked with this non-profit for several years now. The work they do helping transitional foster youth move into independent living is not only unique, it is amazing! MIH provides the basic needs of youth transitioning from foster care to independent living. These needs include beds, linens, cookware, small appliances, dishes, glasses, silverware, even furniture! Things that most foster youth do not have, nor do they have the means to buy, often hindering their ability to transition successfully. I enthusiastically support this organization and encourage others to learn more about MIH and become involved in their activities!
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services
Mission: The purpose of mih is to provide support, resources, referrals and community outreach to under-served and at risk youth of yolo county.
Programs: Make it happen collects and stores used furniture, new mattresses and mostly new household goods to completely furnish apartments for yolo county foster youth transitioning to independent living. We receive referrals from yolo county transitional age youth social workers as well as former foster youth who are guardian scholars at uc davis. In addition we provide gift vards to youth so they can purchase cleaning supplies, food or gas. In 2017 mih served 19 youth, all program expenses went toward providing furniture and household goods.