All youth who participate in California's extended foster care program are required to dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week to work, school, and/or volunteer opportunities.
Thanks to the generosity of our beloved Guardian Angel Denise Highiet, who established Sanctuary’s Ann Wilson Education Incentive Fund in the name of her deceased wife, our residents are able to receive financial compensation for completing their high school degrees. Since foster kids are moved and change schools so frequently, completing high school can be a much larger challenge than for other students. So this fund allows them to pursue their educational goals with a little less fear that they will not be able to save as much money than they would if they focused more on working than school.
The programs offered at SANCTUARY Palm Springs are supported by our 501-C3 Non-Profit Corporation (EIN 46-2867323). We rely on community support to provide our residents with the kind of educational opportunities they require to overcome previous set-backs and flourish in an environment of positive reinforced values.
Please, join our efforts and contribute to the lives and well-being of our young LGBTQ+ residents. Your donation in any amount will change the lives and certainly the future potential of these worthy youths.
Guardian Angels are the heart of our sustained giving program. Recurring donations at every level allow us to project and meet the needs of our residents. A yearly donation of $1200 and up (or recurring donation of $100 monthly) qualifies you as a Guardian Angel. A yearly donation of $2,500 and up qualifies you as a Bronze Level Guardian Angel.