TICKETS ON SALE FOR PAINT FOR A PURPOSE
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Our Mission
Make it Happen for Yolo County is a nonprofit organization that provides furniture, household goods, support, resources, and advocacy for underserved transition-age youth in Yolo County. Those who age out of the foster care system face a high risk of homelessness. Make it Happen offers the necessary resources and household items to help these young adults establish stable living situations.
MIH serves transition-age youth (TAY) between 16 and 24 years old who are moving toward independent living after foster care or who have experienced homelessness or mental health challenges. While this stage in life can be tough for any youth, most rely on family and friends for emotional and financial support, along with items needed to furnish a home or apartment. However, at-risk youth often lack this support. Make it Happen for Yolo County addresses this void by collecting donated furniture and purchasing new items essential for setting up a home.
About Us
In 2025 we begin our eleventh year of being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. With the exception of a part-time paid Executive Director we continue to be all volunteer. Our first year we helped 12 youth. Our goal for 2025 is to provide 65 youth with everything from furniture to shower curtains and appliances to mattresses and bicycles. From college students to single parents to formerly homeless youth, we help every one of our eligible referrals create a home.
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Our Impact
360+
Youth helped since 2014
We started with 12 foster youth in 2014. Since then we have expanded to assist other under resourced Yolo County transition age youth. We have increased our programs to include bicycles, support for the Yolo County Independent Living Program and advocacy for this population.
65
Our goal for 2025
We expect to serve 65 youth in 2025. Our referrals come from UC Davis Guardian Scholars, Shores of Hope, Yolo County Child Welfare Services, Yolo County Probation, Yolo County CASA, and others.
4.8/5
Client satisfaction
We routinely survey the youth we serve on our performance, communication and the items they receive. We are so pleased that the vast majority of responses were 5/5.
Help Create a Home.
The youth we serve usually live in small apartments or rent a room in a home. The furniture we supply needs to be relatively lightweight, small, easy to move, and in good working condition.
We accept donations of:
Small kitchen tables & chairs
Small couches or loveseats (no sofa beds or recliners, please)
Small shelving units
Small living room chairs (no recliners, please)
End tables & coffee tables
Desks and Office Chairs
Nightstands
Small Dressers
At times we are fully stocked with certain items and may have to decline your offer of furniture. Please continue to consider us!