Gia Gets Help Furnishing Her New Apartment

Recently, CBS 8’s Jeff Zeveley dropped by the My First Home Distribution Center to follow JIT participant Gia on her shopping day.

For many former foster youth in San Diego, My First Home is the first touchpoint to the Just in Time community. Youth like Gia, who might not have the resources to furnish their living spaces, are invited to “shop” a wide selection of new and used donated items to create safe and comfortable living spaces. They are also introduced to lived-experience staff who can relate, first-hand, to the challenges they face.

Alyssa Player (left) was once a JIT participant benefitting from the My First Home service that she now leads. Participant Zach Sandlin (right) assists Alyssa in the My First Home distribution center as a work assistant. He, also, has received help furnishing his apartment through My First Home. 

Volunteers Wanted!

Are You or Your Team Interested in Volunteering?

As you can imagine, moving day has a lot of moving parts, and we rely on volunteers like YOU to make it happen! We are always looking for shoppers and movers – especially those with vehicles to help transport items to youth homes!

Interested?

Visit the Just in Time website and fill out a volunteer interest form to get connected! jitfosteryouth/volunteer.org

Would you like to support My First Home and the Just in Time Mission? You can shop our Target Regsitry and have items delivered directly to the Distribution Center. We are especially in need of tool sets and kitchen appliances right now! 

Target Registry  CLICK HERE

Learn how HERE: https://jitfosteryouth.org/waystogive/

Questions? Email MFH:

myfirsthome@jitfosteryouth.org