On Saturday , September 28th , SAAA Leadership attended the THRU Project ' s 10th Annual Fundraising Gala . This organization is near and dear to our hearts as they bridge the gap between foster care and adulthood for youth who age out of the foster care system . Exiting foster care alone at age 18 can be overwhelming . The statistics show increased rates of homelessness , unplanned pregnancy , and incarceration amongst foster alumni .
THRU Project provides youth with a history of foster care , ages 14 to 25 , with a caring mentor , rent-free housing , mental health support , life skills workshops , bus passes , and cell phones . As always , SAAA is extremely proud to support the tireless and unwavering efforts of the Thru Project .
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