Casa Youth Shelter

As we prepare to celebrate Easter and Spring in our home, we’d like to say THANK YOU to all of our supporters for the Spring and Easter gifts! We especially thank Joanne Wallace who continues the tradition of making special Easter Baskets for our residents each year. #CasaYouthShelter #Thankful #Grateful #Easter #Spring #Youth #EasterBaskets #Community #LosAlamitos #OrangeCounty #LosAngelesCounty

We donut believe it’s been 43 years! It’s Casa Youth Shelter’s birthday and we’re celebrating with donuts! Help us reach our goal of raising $43,000 for our 43rd birthday! There are several ways to give and enjoy Delightful Donuts at our drive-by, pick-up event on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Your gift supports the services we provide to youth and families in crisis 24/7, 365 days a year.... Click link in our IG bio or visit bit.ly/DelightfulDonuts to learn more. Donut waste any time, Donate Now! #CasaYouthShelter #BirthdayCelebration #DonutFundraiser #Donuts #fundraiser #Community #Youth #Family #Support #Nonprofit #LosAlamitos #Rossmoor #SealBeach #LongBeach #Lakewood #Cerritos #Cypress #Anaheim #SantaAna #GardenGrove #HuntingtonBeach #OrangeCounty #LosAngelesCounty

We'd like to take a moment to thank one of our amazing partners, You Run This Town Foundation (YRTTF). YRTTF dedicates the time to impact the lives of local youth through workshops and enrichment programs. They have partnered with Casa Youth Shelter and have provided amazing financial literacy workshops for our Youth Leadership Program members. Thank you @yrttfla for your support!... #CasaYouthShelter #yrttf #Thankful #Grateful #Community #Youth #YouthLeadership #YouthFinancialLiteracy #YouthEmpowerment #LosAlamitos #LosAngeles #OrangeCounty #LosAngelesCounty

We are overjoyed with the lovely surprise gift of $1,500 we received from the Roosters Foundation of Orange County to further support our services to youth and families in need in our community. Thank you Roosters! #CasaYouthShelter #Thankful #Grateful #Youth #Community #RoostersofOrangeCounty #RoostersFoundation #LosAlamitos #Rossmoor #SealBeach #Cypress #Anaheim #SantaAna #Irvine #GardenGrove #OrangeCounty

In honor of National Safe Place Week, we want to spotlight several shelters that are open and safe for youth in need. It takes a community to reach out and support the many teens and families experiencing a myriad of crises from homelessness, to mental health issues, to abuse, and more. We ask you to look out for those youth who might need our support, to repost this post and share these resources, so that those teens and families can get the help they need. Casa Youth Shel...ter, Los Alamitos @casayouthshelter 1736 Family Crisis Center, Los Angeles @1736FamilyCrisisCenter San Diego Youth Services @sdyouthservices and @sdyouthservices_connect Waymakers, Huntington Beach @waymakers.hbys Interface Children & Family Services, Camarillo @interfacewhatif Angels Flight, Los Angeles bit.ly/3acNaq7 Operation SafeHouse, Riverside @operationsafehouse Noah’s Anchorage YMCA, Santa Barbara bit.ly/2KoiBnf Our House Youth Services, Victorville familyassist.org #NationalSafePlaceWeek #CasaYouthShelter #OrangeCounty #LosAngeles #LosAngelesCounty #SanDiego #VenturaCounty #Shelter #Youth #OneSoCal

As the future begins to look a little brighter with the rollout of the vaccine and reduced numbers of coronavirus cases, many families and individuals are still facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We could not be more grateful for the incredible support we have received from Nourishing Neighbors to provide immediate food relief to the many disadvantaged clients we meet daily experiencing food insecurity as part of their oftentimes compounding crises. People like La...ura (name changed for confidentiality), a single mother of three who lost her job due to COVID-19 and recently overcame homelessness. Laura contacted Casa Youth Shelter concerned for one of her daughter's mental health. Arguments between them were escalating and Laura's daughter began exhibiting symptoms of depression. Managing life with unstable income, living in transitional housing, and maneuvering long lines at drive-thru food pantries to put food on the table had taken its toll on the family. Fortunately, our case manager was able to provide some immediate relief to Laura and her family with a few hundred dollars' worth of Albertson's grocery gift cards, allowing them one less thing to worry about as they focused on their emotional and mental health. Laura’s daughter participated in our Residential Shelter Care program, where she received support and guidance through individual, group, and family counseling. Laura also participated in our parenting classes and, in time, was able to secure more stable income. Today, Laura and her daughter continue to participate in counseling and parenting classes through Casa Youth Shelter's aftercare services and have recently reported that their relationship and mental health status have greatly improved. Thank you @Albertsons, @Vons, and @Pavilions Nourishing Neighbors! #CasaYouthShelter #ThankfulThursday #Grateful #NourishingNeighbors #SuccessStory #LosAlamitos #Rossmoor #SealBeach #LongBeach #Lakewood #Cerritos #Cypress #Anaheim #SantaAna #GardenGrove #HuntingtonBeach #OrangeCounty #LosAngelesCounty

We wish to honor all who have served on this Veterans Day 2020, especially Casa Youth Shelter’s founder Myldred J. Jones. In 1942, the wartime call to service led her into the Navy as part of the first contingent of California WAVES to be called to active duty. She served with distinction during World War II and the Korean War, rising to the rank of lieutenant commander, and she was the first female faculty member in the Armed Forces Graduate School of Information. She served... as assistant director of the Department of Welfare-Navy Relief Society and as the naval liaison to both the United Nations and the American Red Cross. Eternally grateful and honored, we thank you for your service, and your vision, Myldred. #veterans #veteransday2019 #usnavy #veteransday #casayouthshelter #longbeach #losalamitos #rossmoor #orange #anaheim #santaana #lakewood #sealbeach #cypress #cerritos #gardengrove #oc #orangecounty #veteransday2020 See more

Today is Wear Green Day. Help shine a light on runaway and homeless youth. Wear green, post a picture, and show your support with #nrpm2020! #shinealight #youthhomelessness #casayouthshelter #orangecounty #losangelescounty

November is National Runaway Prevention Month. Casa Youth Shelter is proud to be an NRPM partner to help educate and raise awareness of the challenges related to youth homelessness. Homelessness impacts anyone. With 1 in 10 people aged 18-25, and 1 in 30 aged 13-17 experiencing some form of homelessness, there is a good chance that you may know someone without a stable living situation. Certain populations are much more vulnerable, including LGBTQ+ youth, Black and Latino youth, those in foster care, and those who have experienced childhood abuse and neglect. (Source: @1800runaway) #NRPM #NationalRunawayPrevention #shinealight #homelessness #youthhomelessness #NRPM2020 #EducationWeek

Once again Amazon.com has fulfilled items on our Amazon Smile Charity List everyday shelter supplies and holiday gifts for our residents through their #DeliveringSmiles initiative. We’re so grateful for Amazon’s support! To see and shop from our Charity List visit bit.ly/casaamzcharitylist #CasaYouthShelter #Amazon #AmazonSmile #donations #LosAlamitos

Just a reminder today that starting at 4:00pm, 33% of the total of your Chipotle Mexican Grill order will go to supporting our youth in need! Stop by the Seal Beach location at 12359 Seal Beach Blvd. until 8:00pm to participate. Thank you so much for your support! Repost from @chipotle Sound off for this one. #CasaYouthShelter #fundraiser #Chipotle #LosAlamitos #SealBeach

Los Alamitos Police Chief (and member of Casa Youth Shelter's Board of Directors) Eric Nuñez said, "This is a great example of the work being done every day by the dedicated and committed members of the Los Alamitos Police Department." Video by Los Alamitos Recreation

WHO: You! WHAT: Fundraiser to support Casa Youth Shelter and the work we do to help youth in crisis. WHERE: Chipotle Mexican Grill at 12359 Seal Beach Blvd. in Seal Beach... WHEN: Monday, November 2 from 4:00-8:00pm HOW: Just show the cashier this post and tell them you’re supporting our cause 33% of the proceeds of your purchase will be donated to Casa Youth Shelter! As always, thank you so much for your support of our mission! #CasaYouthShelter #LosAlamitos #SealBeach #Chipotle #fundraiser

Who says you can’t find joy in spooky times? Members of our Youth Leadership Program had a blast on Saturday, representing Casa Youth Shelter while bringing sweet joy and fun to local families participating in the MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat in Los Alamitos! #trunkortreat #losalamitos #losal #YLP #youthleadershipprogram Los Alamitos Recreation

As many of you are aware, our onsite storage unit was burglarized over the weekend, with many of the supplies used most frequently in our shelter stolen. The Los Alamitos Police Department responded and initiated an investigation, and three arrests were made on Tuesday. The individuals arrested are connected with other recent crimes in the area. Thanks to the proactive work of the Los Alamitos Police Department, these people are now off the streets. Unfortunately, while the p...olice were able to recover some of our stolen items, we were not able to recover everything due to items having already been sold or destroyed. We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from our local community and beyond. Thanks to you, our kids will have everything they need as we near this fast-approaching holiday season. Once again, thank you to the phenomenal Los Al PD and our supporters near and far from the bottom of our hearts! #CasaYouthShelter #LosAlamitos #LosAlamitosPoliceDepartment #LosAl #LosAlPD

We need your help Our onsite storage unit was broken into over the weekend, and many of the supplies taken are items used most frequently in our shelter. We’re fortunate that nothing more valuable was taken and no one was hurt, but all the supplies we have been collecting to care for and keep our residents safe are now gone. We would be incredibly grateful for donations of the following:... Masks (disposable) Gloves (disposable) Cleaning and disinfecting supplies (sprays and wipes) Hand sanitizer Laundry detergent Trash bags (kitchen and large black) Undergarments (sports bras, underwear for all genders, sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL) Pillows Art supplies Fall and Halloween décor Address: 10911 Reagan St., Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Amazon Wish List: bit.ly/casaamzcharitylist Website: www.casayouthshelter.org/donate As always, thank you for your support #CasaYouthShelter #LosAlamitos #donations #weneedyourhelp

Happy Bosses’ Day to our awesome, hard-working Executive Director Amy Lakin, and Clinical Director Hollis Hettig! Thank you for all you do! #CasaYouthShelter #BossesDay #LosAlamitos #leadership #thankyou

Thanks to the wonderful people at The Salon in Los Alamitos, we received a huge donation of shampoos, conditioners, and other high quality salon hairstyling products for our residents to have fun with! #TheSalon #LosAlamitos #CasaYouthShelter #hairstyling

Save the date for October 13-14 and make a difference for our youth in need when you shop Prime Day deals using Amazon Smile. Go to bit.ly/smilecasa to start shopping Shop our Wish List at bit.ly/casaamazonwishlist to provide basic necessities for our shelter operations. ... Thank you for your continued support of our mission! #CasaYouthShelter #PrimeDay #Amazon #AmazonPrimeDay #wishlist #AmazonSmile Amazon.com

Families experiencing housing insecurity can rest assured that they may still vote in our upcoming election. #CasaYouthShelter #election #vote Repost from @whenweallvote You do not need a permanent address to make your voice heard in our democracy. Here’s how to do it