#GivingTuesdayNow

A Home Within is joining #GivingTuesdayNow, a chance for people around the world to unite during this time of crisis and use the power of generosity to connect and heal. Now more than ever, children and youth in foster care need mental health support— for free, for as long as it takes.

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#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world.

At a time when we are all experiencing the pandemic, generosity is what brings people of all races, faiths, and political views together across the globe. Generosity gives everyone power to make a positive change in the lives of others and is a fundamental value anyone can act on. It’s a day for everyone around the world to stand together and give back in all ways, no matter who or where we are.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

“With the help of my therapist I was able to go from homeless, unemployed, and recently discharged from an inpatient facility to enjoying stability and happiness for the first time in my life.” - Anthony, A Home Within Advisor & Former Client

 "I feel very inspired by my experience working with like-minded clinicians at A Home Within, who share a belief in the importance of the mission of providing long term psychotherapy to foster youth. It is a wonderful feeling of community and shared purpose and I’m very honored to be involved in this work." - Ayelet Barkai, Clinical Director of Boston A Home Within Chapter

"A Home Within helped me to feel capable, loveable, and worthy." - Former A Home Within Client

"I woke up the other morning to a midnight text from my seven-plus-years Home Within client, 19, telling me she has just been accepted into college.  Such joy to learn this news, and to know I have played a part in her success story!" - Laura Orgell, Clinical Director of A Home Within Portland Chapter

“Thank you for doing such amazing work. I have had A Home Within therapist for over 10 years now and he has transformed my life. I would not be where I am today without him. I still have weekly sessions. I hope to one day be one of your volunteer therapists so I can give back even more.” - R., A Home Within Client

"I believe in A Home Within’s mission because I know that growth comes from healthy, sustained connections.” - Monica Bergnes, Clinical Director of A Home Within Brooklyn/Manhattan Chapter