Urgent: 90-day campaign

Help Youth Oasis raise $350,000 in 90 days to sustain housing and supportive services for youth

Youth Oasis has operated without interruption since 1998. This campaign keeps beds open, keeps the Drop-In Center stocked, and keeps case managers with the young people who count on them.

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What your support can provide

Figures are current estimates for the Baton Rouge area, based on local transit fares, HUD Fair Market Rents, and USDA food-cost data.

$50

Can provide up to 30 adult bus rides through local public transportation passes.

$250

Can provide a basic move-in kit with essential kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and laundry supplies when furniture and a mattress are already available.

$325

Can provide approximately one month of groceries for one youth living in a shared household.

$400

Can help provide one month of groceries and personal-care items for a young adult living independently.

$500

Can provide a month of diapers, wipes, clothing, and other basic baby supplies at the Maternity Group Home while helping offset formula costs.

$1,200

Can provide approximately one month's rent for a two-bedroom home in the Baton Rouge area.

$1,500

Can provide approximately one month's rent for a three-bedroom home in the Baton Rouge area.

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Monthly giving

Steady support is what keeps beds open

A recurring gift lets us plan a year of housing instead of a month of it. $50 a month keeps a young person moving — to work, to school, to appointments. $325 a month feeds one youth in a shared household, every month.

$50/mo30 bus rides, every month
$325/moGroceries for one youth in a shared household
$1,200/moRent on a two-bedroom home

Where the money goes

Gifts fund the continuum directly: prevention, response, and support. Here is what that bought in 2024.

2,000+
Bed nights provided
2024
100+
Grocery and transportation vouchers
2024
35+
Community re-entry
2024

See the full impact record →

Other ways to give

Corporate and foundation giving

Grants, corporate giving, and sponsorships carry a large share of our programming. We can put together a proposal, a site visit, or a sponsorship package for your team.

Email info@youthoasis.org →

In-kind and wish list

The Drop-In Center runs on donated goods: nonperishable food, new socks and underwear, hygiene products, school supplies, diapers and wipes, cleaning supplies, and gift cards. Drop off at 260 S. Acadian Thruway during business hours.

Arrange a drop-off →

Fundraisers and drives

Host a fundraiser or donation drive at your workplace, place of worship, or school. Food and supply drives, auction events, and dress-down days have all worked well.

See group opportunities →

Holiday Hangout

Our annual holiday event for youth and young adults in our programs. Gifts to the Holiday Hangout fund cover the celebration, presents, and a warm night for young people who often have nowhere to spend it.

Donate to Holiday Hangout →

Mail a check

Youth Oasis · P.O. Box 64889 · Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Questions about a gift: (225) 343-6300 or info@youthoasis.org.