Yolo foster youth or underserved youth who are moving into an apartment on their own or with roommates can be referred to Make It Happen Yolo (MIH), A FREE service that provides youth with a wide assortment of household goods and gently used furniture to turn an empty apartment into a home. The youth’s social worker, Independent Living Program (ILP) staff, school counselor and others can refer youth to MIH. Furnishings can include living room sofa/chairs and coffee table, dining table and chairs, desk and chair, bedroom furniture, bathroom supplies (shower curtain, towels, bathmats, waste baskets), kitchen appliances and supplies (pots and pans, baking pans, pot holders, utensils, plates and glasses, food storage containers, toaster, iron, microwave, blender, waste baskets) as well as new mattresses and cleaning supplies (cleaning supplies, vacuum cleaner, mop, broom).
Furniture and Household Goods – Make It Happen
How will I get furniture and household goods for my new apartment?
How do I apply?
A social worker, ILP staff or other organizations working with foster youth (or vulnerable youth) can refer you to MIH either by phone 530-341-2431 or email ??MIHyolo.org
Who can get this free service?
Foster youth or former foster youth ages 16 to 24 who are moving into an apartment on their own or with roommates, including:
- Current Yolo County Foster youth living independently within or outside of Yolo County
- Former Yolo County Foster youth in need and referred by a partner organization
- College students who are current or former foster youth (from any area) living in Yolo County and are participating a foster youth support program such as: the Guardian Scholars Program (UC Davis), the Nextup Program (Sacramento City College & Woodland Community College), or the Guardian Scholars Program (Sacramento State)
How does this work?
MIH will help you select what items you need from a checklist and then meet with you to pick out specific items and furniture at the MIH storage area, or will make the selections for you if requested. Storage units are located in Davis, CA.
How will I move all these furnishings to my new apartment?
MIH can transport your new furnishings and furniture to your new apartment within the Yolo County area.