Why It Became Personal
Real stories from real people. The experiences that shaped our mission and keep us moving forward.
Terrianna Pippins
Director of Communications
Why It Became Personal
For Terrianna, this mission is more than advocacy. It is lived experience. Entering foster care with only the clothes on her back, she understands firsthand what it feels like to depend on the kindness of others for essentials like clothing, bedding, hygiene products, and support while navigating motherhood and education.
That vulnerability, and the resilience it demanded, is exactly what drives her work today. Terrianna shows up for every youth who walks through our doors with the same care and urgency she once needed herself.
"I know what it's like to arrive with nothing. That's why I make sure no one else has to feel that way alone."
Terrianna Pippins
Every Story Matters
Behind every statistic is a real young person with real needs. Your support helps us show up for them, just like others showed up for our founders.