07/23/2026
ATTENTION WE NEED YOUR HELP
Yesterday a young man, just 21, showed up at the SCCI President's front door, scared, exhausted, and out of options.
He had just timed out of the local homeless coalition. With nowhere safe to go, he rode his bicycle over 8 miles, he rang the bell and knocked hard hoping someone would answer. When the President husband opened the door, he met Jacob a former foster youth who had been bouncing from couch to couch, trying to survive among the adult homeless population.
As the President was sick and in bed. Her husband immediately took control. He invited the youth in the home with gave him water and something to eat while Anna began to do her magic of verifying his story.
As this is not where a young person aging out of foster care belongs. As most of these youth prior to 18 have already moved over 15x.
It is with Passion Southern Cross Campus Inc., operates two Transitional Homes serving 8 youth at a time. And by, GRACE we had one room available for a short window. (We say please do not bring anyone into your home unless you understand the system and have the ability to verify that youth)
After verifying his information, SCCI did not hesitate. We welcomed him in. Not because it was convenient, not because it was financially easy (as we are not being paid) but because it was right.
Jacob's first request was simple when he arrived at the home. " Can I take a shower?"
Today, he is safe, clean, fed, and off the streets. We are now working to secure long-term placement for him back in Orange County, where he originally came from. But as always, the need is greater than the resources.
This is where you come in.
Every Jacob, every John (18 yr old Foster Youth who has been living free 4 months with us, as we reunited the two bothers after years of separation while the broken system and its programs was working on getting him signed back up).
These young adults who show up scared and alone deserves a door that opens, not one that closes. Your support makes that possible.
If you're able, we welcome donations of ESSENTIALS, FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, or FINANCIAL SUPPORT. These contributions big or small directly sustain the rooms, meals, and care that keep youth off the streets and give them a chance to rebuild their lives.
Your generosity helps us say "YES" when a frightened young person knocks.
SCCI only accepts Aging out of Foster Care Youth 18-21 yrs of age.
Thank you for your Action of Love
