Donor Information

Every gift helps foster teens move from uncertainty to independence — and ensures they never have to take that journey alone.

Why Your Donation Matters

Each year, thousands of teens age out of foster care without the safety net of family or community. Forj fills that gap, connecting them to mentors, resources, and opportunities that help them build confident, independent lives.

When you give to Forj, you’re helping to:

• Match foster teens with trusted mentors who guide them toward independence.

• Provide life skills workshops, education support, and career resources.

• Build a community that celebrates their milestones and believes in their future.

Your generosity gives them the one thing every young person deserves: a community that shows up and stays.

Ways to Give

You can support Forj in the way that works best for you:

• Make a one-time or recurring donation – Every dollar helps us reach more teens and mentors.

• Give in honor or memory of someone special – Celebrate the people who’ve made a difference in your life.

• Employer matching gifts – Double your impact by checking if your employer matches charitable contributions.

• In-kind donations – We gratefully accept items or services that directly support our programs and operations.

• Legacy giving – Include Forj in your estate planning to make a lasting difference for future generations.
  
  

Our Commitment to Transparency

Forj is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We are committed to using every gift responsibly and effectively to serve foster teens.

We proudly maintain full transparency about how funds are used, and donors are always welcome to request our annual report or financial summary.

See Your Impact

Your donation isn’t just financial, it’s transformational.
Because of supporters like you:

• Teens have stable mentors who celebrate their graduations and milestones.

• Young adults transitioning from foster care gain confidence and life skills.

• A growing network of community members is helping rewrite what “aging out” means.

Together, we’re building a bridge from foster care to bright, independent futures.