Ways to Give
You can support the JEMfriends Independent Living Program and these exciting growth initiatives in a variety of ways.
Initiatives
We’re on a mission to house 20 aged-out and at-risk youth by January 2027—with not just beds, but wraparound support, mentorship, and community. We’re expanding housing, hiring specialists, and building systems of care.
Want to help? We’re seeking homes to rent, land to build on, and donations to make it happen.
EmpowerWorks equips JEMyouth with paid job training, mentorship, and real-world skills. Through partnerships with local businesses, youth gain confidence and career readiness while giving back to the community.
Want to help? Share volunteer or job training opportunities that build skills and connection.
Transformation happens in bold moments—like skydiving, hiking, or building something with your own hands. These experiences ignite courage, spark healing, and show youth what they’re truly capable of.
Want to help? Sponsor an event, offer a space, or help prep materials that make these moments possible.
Financial Giving
This gift directly impacts our program to allow us to continue providing services to our JEMyouth such as case management, life skill classes, birthdays and more.
Your consistent support helps us build stability and predictability for these youth. By becoming a monthly donor, your giving is both manageable for your budget and reliable for the young people we serve. Together, we can change lives, one safe and secure future at a time. Monthly Partners will receive quarterly updates and opportunities to engage with our program. Your donation, no matter the amount, makes a meaningful impact. Please consider joining us in supporting these young people’s futures.
JEMfriends can accept gifts through stock!
JEMfriends can be included in your will or trust, as well as receive donations from retirement and DAF accounts.
Unique Giving
Donate a Vehicle or Car Match
One of our JEMfriends Stepping Stones is for our young adults to obtain their driver’s license and purchase a vehicle. The process of saving for a vehicle can take a long time. By donating a car to JEMfriends, a youth can begin experiencing independence sooner and have better work opportunities. Alternatively, JEMfriends provides youth with a $2000 car match fund when they are ready to purchase a car. If you are interested in donating a car or a matching grant, email us at giving@jemfriends.org
Donate a Computer
One of our JEMfriends Stepping Stones for our youth is to complete high school or obtain their GED. Another Stepping Stone is securing and maintaining employment. A computer is an essential tool to help our youth accomplish these goals. We also have youth enrolled in college! If you have a computer you would like to donate, please email us at giving@jemfriends.org
Volunteers are vital to our program. JEMfriends has a variety of ways you can share your time, talents and skills. If you feel like volunteering might be right for you, click here to complete a volunteer interest form.
JEMfriends has a running list of office supplies and household items we could use for our program. Email us with your list and we can let you know!
1111 S. Orchard St. Ste 101 Boise ID 83705
Telephone: 208-863-0222 giving@jemfriends.org
1111 S. Orchard St. Ste 101 Boise ID 83705
Telephone: 208-863-0222 giving@jemfriends.org