You Can Change a Young Person’s Story
Every year, young people age out of foster care without the support, stability, or community they need to thrive. At JEMfriends, you can help provide safe homes, trusted relationships, and opportunities that open the door to independence.
Monthly Partnership
Faithful Friends give us the stability to say “yes” to more youth and plan confidently for the future.
One-Time Giving
A single gift can provide groceries, transportation, housing support, or the tools a youth needs to take the next step into independence.
Volunteer Your Skills
From mentoring to event support to job training, volunteers are the heartbeat of our community.
More Ways To Give
Your generosity creates real, lasting change. Choose the giving option that fits your heart and capacity.
Financial Giving
Unique Gifts
Financial Giving
Stock or Asset Giving-
Multiply your impact through tax‐advantaged giving.
Beneficiary Designation-
Create a legacy of hope by naming JEMfriends in your will or life insurance.
DAF Giving-
Recommend a grant from your Donor‐Advised Fund to support youth today.
Unique Gifts
Donate a Car-
Reliable transportation opens doors to better jobs and stability.
Donate a Computer-
A laptop helps youth complete schoolwork, apply for jobs, and stay connected to mentors.
Donate Furniture or Supplies-
Help furnish homes and offices so youth have warm, welcoming spaces to grow.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers bring encouragement, stability, and joy into the lives of youth. Whether you mentor, help at events, or support behind the scenes, your time makes a difference.
Explore our volunteer pathways and training resources to find your best fit.
Stories of Impact
JEMfriends Volunteer: Grant
Meet our amazing volunteer Grant who works with the young men at JEMfriends. He loves showing up and being there consistently. He says he still has a lot to learn about caring for others and speaking into their lives with words and actions. His hope is to grow and learn alongside these young men.
“What interests me most is being there for young men that likely have little hope and direction. My ultimate desire is to share the hope and beauty of the Gospel.”
JEMfriends Youth: Jasmine
I don’t think I would’ve made it this far without the volunteers. Whether it was giving me a ride to work when I didn’t have a car or helping me figure out the next steps in “adulting,” their support made a huge difference. It means a lot knowing I have a strong community.
“The volunteers here have inspired me to want to volunteer when I get older and make an impact on my community.
Stories of Impact
JEMfriends Volunteer: Grant
JEMfriends Youth: Jasmine
“What interests me most is being there for young men that likely have little hope and direction. My ultimate desire is to share the hope and beauty of the Gospel.”
Meet our amazing volunteer Grant who works with the young men at JEMfriends. He loves showing up and being there consistently. He says he still has a lot to learn about caring for others and speaking into their lives with words and actions. His hope is to grow and learn alongside these young men.
I don’t think I would’ve made it this far without the volunteers. Whether it was giving me a ride to work when I didn’t have a car or helping me figure out the next steps in “adulting,” their support made a huge difference. It means a lot knowing I have a strong community.
“The volunteers here have inspired me to want to volunteer when I get older and make an impact on my community.
Your Support Makes This Possible
Young people aging out of foster care face overwhelming challenges—housing insecurity, lack of family support, limited job experience, and the weight of navigating adulthood alone. Your generosity fuels three core initiatives at JEMfriends that change that story.
Housing2.0!
Safe, stable homes with wraparound support for 20 youth stepping into adulthood.
Empower Works
Paid job training, mentorship, and real‐world skill building that prepares youth for long‐term success.
Transformational Events
From mentoring to event support to job training, volunteers are the heartbeat of our community.
