A few months ago we asked for your help to Give Greg a Boost. Greg, a high school senior in our foster care program, needed financial support to pay for tutoring services, his upcoming prom, graduation fees, and driving school. Thanks to you, we received a total of $1,060 for Greg!

Greg has been receiving tutoring in Algebra and his grades have improved dramatically! Greg has been doing well in all of his classes and earned a 3.0 on his last report card! Now that Greg has brought up his grades, his next step is driving school, which he will begin next week. Thanks to you, we have also paid for his Senior dues, cap and gown, prom ticket, a cell phone, and we have begun the search for the perfect prom outfit.

Greg has an interview coming up with a government agency for a paid summer internship – please send your good vibes! He has also begun an application to be an Americorps Public Ally in the Fall, which would be a ten-month placement in a nonprofit setting. The program focuses on developing leadership skills.

Greg has progressed by leaps and bounds since he first came into our care. Greg was originally was referred to our Harriet Tubman Emergency Shelter as an alternative to detention. From there, Greg transferred to our Therapeutic Foster Care Program and was placed in a foster home. His dedicated Social Worker at Hearts & Homes for Youth continually provides Greg with therapeutic services to help him deal with day to day issues such as school, employment, placement, society, anxiety, family, and past trauma.

We have been able to provide Greg with the help and therapeutic services he has needed because of your support for Hearts & Homes for Youth!