THRU Project bridges 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 foster youth, ages 14 and up, with a volunteer mentor, free bus passes & cell phones, crucial life skills training, and affordable & stable housing.
AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Are you a foster youth?
Aging out of foster care doesn’t mean you are on your own. We can help connect you to resources, including a volunteer mentor who can serve as a listening ear as you transition to independent living.
Are you a caring adult?
A few hours of your time each month can make a big impact. Find out how you can make a difference in the life of a former foster youth. We’ll give you everything you need to serve as a THRU Project Mentor.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS & ARTICLES
New Housing Program to Help Former Foster Youth Finish College
They already survived the challenges of growing up in the foster care system. Now some San Antonio college students will be…
THRU Project Joins Forces with NAMI to Provide Monthly Support Groups for Young Adults with a History of Foster Care
Youth in the foster care system have numerous experiences and compounded traumas that contribute to the manifestation of mental health…
2022 Fashion Show was all about our Youth!
THRU Project's 2nd Annual THRU to SUCCESS Fashion Show event on April 28th, 2022 was another grand success! Held under…
THRU Project’s First Poetry Contest
THRU Project’s inaugural poetry contest, held in memory of local journalist Paula Price, took place on April 14th at the…
A Very Special Christmas for Former Foster Youth
Through the Viola’s Huge Heart Foundation, a foundation that honors their mother’s legacy, the Barrios Family wanted to ensure the…
Kym’s Angels Makes Surprise Investment
Support that creates positive change for the San Antonio Community! It’s not often you meet two people with such a…
Words From A Mentor
Volunteer mentor, Carol Bertsch, and her THRU Project mentee, Elysia, have been matched for three years. Together, they have celebrated…
2021 Gala most successful in THRU Project history!
The weather was perfect, the ambience of the venue was magnificent, and the excitement of the night was shared by…
Introducing Our New CEO
THRU Project announced today that effective immediately, Elaine Andries Hartle will step down as CEO of the 10-year old nonprofit that…
Announcing Our 2021 Gala Honorary Chair
THRU Project is proud to announce Jenna Saucedo-Herrera as Honorary Chair of our 2021 Gala, a Casino Night to "Bet…
