UCLA has 100+ Foster Youth students.
These students have overcome barriers such as homelessness, family mental health issues, and abuse throughout their lives and are extremely resilient. Each year we throw the students a Holiday party with gift bags.
Most students stay in the Dorms all alone for winter break. Help us bring them holiday cheer!
Pajamas and socks
Chocolates & Holidays treats
UCLA gear
Toiletries, Tampons, & Cold Medicine (really needed!)
Gift cards for restaurants (they run out of cafeteria 'swipes' during the long break)
Food for their dorm rooms
School supplies
Other fun items
Boiling Crab, Brentwood Home, Celltoo, Coffee Bean, Culver City Senior Center Knitters!, eSalon, Del Taco, Form Beauty, Informa, Jamba Juice, Kind Bar, LevTex Home, Matteo LA, Paul Mitchell, System 1, TradeDesk, Trader Joe’s, UnderArmour, Westchester Rotary Club, Zephyr Hats. Thank you to KROQ’s Allie, and the Kevin & Bean Show for promoting on air!
We do not use crowdfunding sites because they take 5-9% of proceeds. We spend zero dollars on admin, aggregate donations and make sure every penny goes directly to buying students the essentials they need. My family makes up any shortfall in funding. This is a 100% grassroots volunteer effort.
If your company can donate in bulk please email taniaksuster@gmail.com
If you prefer to donate directly to UCLA and receive a tax receipt please do! These funds will not be used in our efforts but will go to valuable social work programs including scholarships, study groups, financial and logistical support of students. Donate Directly to UCLA Bruin Guardian Scholars Budget
First year college students who have experienced homelessness & foster care receive unexpected love and support on move-in day.
