7540 Community Sponsorship

WHAT IS THE PARTNERSHIP ALL ABOUT?

 
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success” - Henry Ford
 
Each year in Jackson County, more than 80 youth age out of the foster-care system. These young adults too often become homeless, drop out of school, or find themselves in our criminal justice system. 
 
7540 Washington ReDiscover Apartments is our community’s response to this! The 14 apartments provide young adults, who have aged out of foster care, with an apartment and ongoing support. The Waldo Brookside Rotary Club has been their partner since 2016!
 
Our Rotary Club establishes relationships with these young adults through mentorships, monthly “family” meals, employment coaching, and job preparation.  The goals of the partnership are to help the residents establish themselves in the community and to provide them with a better chance of long-term success.