Our Mission
Make it Happen for Yolo County is a small, non-profit providing furniture and household goods as well as support, resources and advocacy for underserved transition age youth of Yolo County. Those that age out of the foster care system have a high risk of homelessness. Make it Happen provides the resources and items necessary to help towards creating a stable living situation for these young adults.
MIH serves transition age youth (TAY) between the ages of 16 to 24 who are transitioning to independent living after living in foster care or who have experienced homelessness or mental health challenges. While this time of life can be difficult for any youth, most can rely on family and friends to offer emotional and financial support, as well as the items needed to furnish an apartment or home. For at-risk youth however, this support is often not available. Make it Happen for Yolo County helps address this void by collecting donated furniture and purchasing the new items necessary for setting up a home.
Paint for a Purpose tickets on sale April 4th
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Paint for a Purpose tickets on sale April 4th 〰️
Support Underserved Youth In Yolo County at our 2nd Annual Fund Raiser
PAINT FOR A PURPOSE
Experience a fun afternoon of painting led by art instructor Joanne Andresen while you enjoy a variety of beverages and light fare.
You won’t want to miss the silent auction with many wonderful items!
Sunday April 27th, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
1111 Richards Blvd., Davis
Tickets: $60.00
Limited seating so don’t wait, purchase your tickets now! Buy 4 tickets and reserve a table for you and your friends.
Remember to bring a shirt or smock to protect your clothing
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
250+
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 a 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!