Help fill A special request Today!
Our teens need furniture!
We have several teens who are moving into their own apartments as they look towards exiting care, and they need furniture! Please donate to help us get them what they need HERE.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Howard's Heart is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing individual and non-transactional support for teens, 13-21, in the foster care system within Multnomah County (Portland, Oregon). Our caring community of activists work to amplify the diverse and frequently marginalized voices of teens and fulfill personal requests that are as varied as their lived experiences. Every young person deserves respect, dignity, and the necessities of life. We strive to challenge the systems designed to overlook them by asking for, listening to, and centering their needs.
How We Help
Teens tell us what they need and we connect them with a community that cares. Requests can be anything from camp fees to deodorant.
They ask, and we do what we can to help.
From laptops and music lessons, to work boots and camp fees, our teens request what they need to accomplish their goals. We receive and fulfill special requests every week. Connect on Facebook to see current special requests!
We supply hygiene and personal care products for teens just entering care or transitioning between housing. We’re always collecting essentials to keep our shelves filled!
Delivering sturdy, appropriately sized backpacks filled with school supplies meant for high school and college students.
We look to go beyond basics, providing scientific and graphing calculators, day planners, thumb drives, and more.
We collect individual wish lists and share them with our community to make sure these kids get things they truly want and need.
In 2021 we provided holiday gifts to 350 teens in care, and look forward to growing even more in 2022!
Help us support Portland’s teens in foster care!
Hear from Our Teens:
“I teared up seeing all the posts about us, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! We greatly appreciate everything!! And will continue to!!”
"No one had ever asked me what I wanted before, much less gotten it for me."
“You being here is giving me hope. You’ve already made a difference.”
