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Life Skills & Leadership Development

We equip teens with the tools they need to thrive after foster care by offering consistent youth-led life skills and leadership programming.

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Equipping teens for life beyond High School

Through consistent sessions, caring facilitators, and hands-on learning, teens build a roadmap for their future.

We equip by

  • Hosting youth-led, interactive sessions on financial literacy, communication, job readiness, health and wellness, and college readiness.
  • Guiding teens through real milestones like applying to college, opening a bank account, or preparing for a job interview.
  • Creating supportive spaces where youth feel heard, challenged, and motivated to dream.

Equipping the next generation

Through hands-on sessions focused on communication, job readiness, budgeting, and everyday essentials like cooking and laundry, participants gain real-world knowledge in a supportive environment.

Why It Matters?

  • It matters because it prepares teens with practical tools for adulthood.
  • It matters because it helps break cycles of instability and builds confidence for the future.
  • It matters because every young person deserves the chance to thrive, not just survive.
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Your support is their next step

Build Skills

  • Returning parents: Please register here or call 470-462-6066 to schedule your shop day.
  • New parent shoppers: Please refer to the Foster Parent tab for instructions and the registration link..

Host A Drive

  • To schedule a donation drop-off, email wil@becauseonematters.org or call 470-462-6066.
  • We kindly ask that:
    1. All items most be new. Sorted by size and gender.
    2. Labeled clearly.
    3. Placed in plastic bags (no cardboard boxes).

For Donors

  • Shop our Amazon Wishlist:
    1. Infant Baby
    2. Toiletries
    3. Elementary School Needs
    4. Teens
  • Your donations keep our shelves stocked, and our community served with dignity and care.

Build Skills

Any type of support funds hands-on sessions where teens learn financial literacy, communication, job readiness, and everyday life skills. These tools prepare them for adulthood with confidence.

Inspire Growth

Donations connect teens with career specialists who guide them through real milestones, from applying to college to preparing for job interviews, helping them dream bigger and achieve more.

Give Back

By donating, you create opportunities for every young person to thrive, not just survive. Your gift equips the next generation with hope, knowledge, and a stronger future.

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Adopt an Item Campaign

We’re excited to launch our new Adopt an Item Campaign! Individuals, churches, businesses, and groups can choose a specific item from our Clothing Boutique to “adopt” and commit to helping us keep that item stocked for one year. This gives our community a simple, meaningful way to help us consistently provide new clothing and everyday essentials to children and youth impacted by foster care.

Ready to choose your item? Scan the QR code on the image or click the link to pick the item you’d love to adopt and become an Item Champion! 

Adopt an Item Today