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.
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.
Figures are current estimates for the Baton Rouge area, based on local transit fares, HUD Fair Market Rents, and USDA food-cost data.
Can provide up to 30 adult bus rides through local public transportation passes.
Can provide a basic move-in kit with essential kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and laundry supplies when furniture and a mattress are already available.
Can provide approximately one month of groceries for one youth living in a shared household.
Can help provide one month of groceries and personal-care items for a young adult living independently.
Can provide a month of diapers, wipes, clothing, and other basic baby supplies at the Maternity Group Home while helping offset formula costs.
Can provide approximately one month's rent for a two-bedroom home in the Baton Rouge area.
Can provide approximately one month's rent for a three-bedroom home in the Baton Rouge area.
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.
Gifts fund the continuum directly: prevention, response, and support. Here is what that bought in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Youth Oasis · P.O. Box 64889 · Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Questions about a gift: (225) 343-6300 or info@youthoasis.org.